- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Flushing, MI
Elms Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elms Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261455005144
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elms Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Elms Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elms Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Flushing, MI.
School address
District: Flushing Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261455005144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Elms Elementary School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.1 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 261455005144 · Flushing, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 17:1 · 56.7% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Flushing High School (1,229 students)
Elms Elementary School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.1 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Elms Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flushing High
Flushing High School
1,229 students
- Flushing Middl
Flushing Middle School
636 students
- Seymour Elemen
Seymour Elementary School
498 students
- Central Elemen 487
Central Elementary School
487 students
- Springview Ele 468
Springview Elementary School
468 students
- This school 356
Elms Elementary School
356 students
What this shows Elms Elementary School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elms Elementary School compares
Elms Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▲ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.5%
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
$13,201
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Elms Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Flushing Community Schools reports $13,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elms Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flushing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flushing Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seymour Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elms Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elms Elementary School
How many students attend Elms Elementary School?
Elms Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Flushing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elms Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elms Elementary School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Elms Elementary School?
56.7% of students at Elms Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elms Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elms Elementary School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Flushing, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elms Elementary School?
Elms Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Elms Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Elms Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Flushing, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Flushing on the city page.
What other schools are in Flushing Community Schools?
Besides Elms Elementary School, Flushing Community Schools also operates Flushing High School (1,229 students), Flushing Middle School (636 students), and Seymour Elementary School (498 students). See the Flushing Community Schools district page for the complete list.