Enrollment
305
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison Heights, MI
Edmonson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edmonson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262112005778
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edmonson Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Madison Heights · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edmonson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edmonson Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Madison Heights, MI.
School address
District: Lamphere Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262112005778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edmonson Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edmonson Elementary School
Edmonson Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Madison Heights, Michigan, enrolling 305 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.0% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 305 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 643 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #460, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lamphere Public Schools spends $16,591 per pupil, 23% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Madison Heights's public schools, it stands alongside Keys Grace Academy (530 students): Edmonson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.1:1 vs 20.4:1).
Lamphere Public Schools also operates Lamphere High School (753 students) and Page Middle School (538 students) alongside Edmonson Elementary School.
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 Edmonson Elementary School compares
Edmonson 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$16,591
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 74.8%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Edmonson Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamphere Public Schools, which includes Edmonson Elementary School.
$16,591
Per student
+23%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.3%
State 43.1%
Federal 10.6%
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 Edmonson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamphere High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Page Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiller Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simonds Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lessenger Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edmonson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Madison Heights
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~305 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Edmonson Elementary School
How many students attend Edmonson Elementary School?
Edmonson Elementary School has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison Heights, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edmonson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edmonson Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edmonson Elementary School?
50.0% of students at Edmonson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edmonson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edmonson Elementary School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Madison Heights, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edmonson Elementary School?
Edmonson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edmonson Elementary School rank among schools in Madison Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Edmonson Elementary School ranks #8 of 8 schools in Madison Heights, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Madison Heights on the city page.
Is Edmonson Elementary School a good school?
Edmonson Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Lamphere Public Schools?
Besides Edmonson Elementary School, Lamphere Public Schools also operates Lamphere High School (753 students), Page Middle School (538 students), and Hiller Elementary School (272 students). See the Lamphere Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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