- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Edmonson Elementary School grew from 280 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 262112005778 · Madison Heights, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 19.1:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Lamphere High School (753 students)
Edmonson Elementary School grew from 280 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Edmonson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lamphere High
Lamphere High School
753 students
- Page Middle Sc
Page Middle School
538 students
- This school
Edmonson Elementary School
305 students
- Hiller Element 272
Hiller Elementary School
272 students
- Simonds Elemen 260
Simonds Elementary School
260 students
- Lessenger Elem 259
Lessenger Elementary School
259 students
What this shows Edmonson Elementary School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edmonson Elementary School compares
Edmonson Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,489
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Lamphere Public Schools reports $18,489 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~305 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), up 22.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.