- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
East Leroy Elementary School shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 260351004050 · East Leroy, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 13.3:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Athens Juniorsenor High School (256 students)
East Leroy Elementary School shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How East Leroy Elementary School compares
East Leroy Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,290
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Athens Area Schools reports $14,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~199 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), down 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.