- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lambertville, MI
Douglas Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Douglas Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260447004129
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas Road Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lambertville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas Road Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Road Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lambertville, MI.
School address
District: Bedford Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260447004129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Douglas Road Elementary School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 260447004129 · Lambertville, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 16.8:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bedford Senior High School (1,260 students)
Douglas Road Elementary School held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Douglas Road Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bedford Senior
Bedford Senior High School
1,260 students
- Bedford Junior
Bedford Junior High School
923 students
- Monroe Road El
Monroe Road Elementary School
595 students
- Jackman Road E
Jackman Road Elementary School
580 students
- This school
Douglas Road Elementary School
553 students
What this shows Douglas Road Elementary School reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas Road Elementary School compares
Douglas Road Elementary School 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in Michigan - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,102
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Douglas Road Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Bedford Public Schools reports $13,102 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Douglas Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bedford Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackman Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~553 students)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas Road Elementary School
How many students attend Douglas Road Elementary School?
Douglas Road Elementary School has 553 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lambertville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Road Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% 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 Road Elementary School?
28.2% of students at Douglas Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Douglas Road Elementary School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Lambertville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas Road Elementary School?
Douglas Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Douglas Road Elementary School rank among public schools in Lambertville?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Road Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lambertville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bedford Public Schools?
Besides Douglas Road Elementary School, Bedford Public Schools also operates Bedford Senior High School (1,260 students), Bedford Junior High School (923 students), and Monroe Road Elementary School (595 students). See the Bedford Public Schools district page for the complete list.