Enrollment
199
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Leroy, MI
East Leroy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Leroy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260351004050
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Leroy Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 199
- students enrolled
East Leroy Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Athens Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260351004050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Leroy Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Leroy Elementary School
East Leroy Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in East Leroy, Michigan, enrolling 199 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 199 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 283 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #95.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 199 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Athens Area Schools, also runs Athens Juniorsenor High School (256 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Leroy Elementary School compares
East Leroy Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in Michigan - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.7%
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
$12,669
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Two or More 10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, East Leroy Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Athens Area Schools, which includes East Leroy Elementary School.
$12,669
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 54.6%
Federal 14.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Leroy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Juniorsenor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Leroy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~199 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Leroy Elementary School
How many students attend East Leroy Elementary School?
East Leroy Elementary School has 199 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Leroy, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Leroy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Leroy Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% lower 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 East Leroy Elementary School?
43.4% of students at East Leroy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Leroy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Leroy Elementary School is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in East Leroy, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Leroy Elementary School?
East Leroy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is East Leroy Elementary School a good school?
East Leroy Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Athens Area Schools?
Besides East Leroy Elementary School, Athens Area Schools also operates Athens Juniorsenor High School (256 students). See the Athens Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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