- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261305005002
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Elk Rapids · Resource Index
- 45
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Elk Rapids High School shrank from 380 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 261305005002 · Elk Rapids, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 18:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeland Elementary School (289 students)
Elk Rapids High School shrank from 380 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Elk Rapids High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Elk Rapids High School
360 students
- Lakeland Eleme
Lakeland Elementary School
289 students
- Cherryland Mid
Cherryland Middle School
277 students
- Mill Creek Ele
Mill Creek Elementary School
249 students
- Sunrise Academ 21
Sunrise Academy
21 students
What this shows Elk Rapids High School reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elk Rapids High School compares
Elk Rapids High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,649
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Elk Rapids Schools reports $13,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~360 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), down 21.
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 45/100 (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).
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.
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.