- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garden City, MI
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus
Federal NCES profile for Douglas Elementary 34 Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261554008161
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Garden City · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Elementary 34 Campus ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Garden City, MI.
School address
District: Garden City Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261554008161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 261554008161 · Garden City, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 15.8:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Garden City High School (896 students)
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garden City Hi
Garden City High School
896 students
- Farmington 56
Farmington 56 Campus
455 students
- Garden City Mi
Garden City Middle School
423 students
- Memorial Eleme
Memorial Elementary 12 Campus
419 students
- This school
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus
412 students
- Cambridge Alte 258
Cambridge Alternative High School
258 students
What this shows Douglas Elementary 34 Campus reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas Elementary 34 Campus compares
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Michigan - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,375
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
African American 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Douglas Elementary 34 Campus is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Garden City Public Schools reports $20,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Douglas Elementary 34 Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farmington 56 Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garden City Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary 12 Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cambridge Alternative High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas Elementary 34 Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Garden City
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas Elementary 34 Campus
How many students attend Douglas Elementary 34 Campus?
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garden City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary 34 Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary 34 Campus is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Douglas Elementary 34 Campus?
58.9% of students at Douglas Elementary 34 Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas Elementary 34 Campus?
The largest demographic group at Douglas Elementary 34 Campus is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Garden City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas Elementary 34 Campus?
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Douglas Elementary 34 Campus rank among public schools in Garden City?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Elementary 34 Campus ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Garden City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Garden City on the city page.
What other schools are in Garden City Public Schools?
Besides Douglas Elementary 34 Campus, Garden City Public Schools also operates Garden City High School (896 students), Farmington 56 Campus (455 students), and Garden City Middle School (423 students). See the Garden City Public Schools district page for the complete list.