Enrollment
360
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Elk Rapids, MI
Elk Rapids High School
Federal NCES profile for Elk Rapids High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261305005002
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk Rapids High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Elk Rapids · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Elk Rapids High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Rapids High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Elk Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Elk Rapids Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261305005002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elk Rapids High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elk Rapids High School
Elk Rapids High School is a mid-sized high school in Elk Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 360 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.3% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the Michigan average.
With 360 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 471 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #36, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 206 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Elk Rapids Schools also operates Lakeland Elementary School (289 students) and Cherryland Middle School (277 students) alongside Elk Rapids High 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 Elk Rapids High School compares
Elk Rapids High 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 53% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$11,997
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 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 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Elk Rapids High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elk Rapids Schools, which includes Elk Rapids High School.
$11,997
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.9%
State 17.6%
Federal 10.5%
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 Elk Rapids High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherryland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Elk Rapids High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high 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 (~360 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Elk Rapids High School
How many students attend Elk Rapids High School?
Elk Rapids High School has 360 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elk Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Rapids High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Rapids High School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elk Rapids High School?
25.3% of students at Elk Rapids High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk Rapids High School?
The largest demographic group at Elk Rapids High School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Elk Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk Rapids High School?
Elk Rapids High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elk Rapids High School rank among public schools in Elk Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Rapids High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Elk Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elk Rapids on the city page.
Is Elk Rapids High School a good school?
Elk Rapids High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Elk Rapids Schools?
Besides Elk Rapids High School, Elk Rapids Schools also operates Lakeland Elementary School (289 students), Cherryland Middle School (277 students), and Mill Creek Elementary School (249 students). See the Elk Rapids Schools district page for the complete list.
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