- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Swartz Creek, MI
Elms Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elms Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263342006883
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elms Road Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Swartz Creek · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Elms Road Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elms Road Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Swartz Creek, MI.
School address
District: Swartz Creek Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263342006883 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Elms Road Elementary School grew from 345 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (+18.3%).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 263342006883 · Swartz Creek, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 23.3:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Swartz Creek High School (996 students)
Elms Road Elementary School grew from 345 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (+18.3%). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Elms Road Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Swartz Creek H
Swartz Creek High School
996 students
- Swartz Creek M
Swartz Creek Middle School
758 students
- Morrish Elemen
Morrish Elementary School
435 students
- This school
Elms Road Elementary School
420 students
- Syring Element 354
Syring Elementary School
354 students
- Dieck Elementa 334
Dieck Elementary School
334 students
What this shows Elms Road Elementary School reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elms Road Elementary School compares
Elms Road 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▼ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$13,796
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 + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Elms Road Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Swartz Creek Community Schools reports $13,796 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elms Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swartz Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swartz Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morrish Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Syring Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dieck Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elms Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Swartz Creek
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elms Road Elementary School
How many students attend Elms Road Elementary School?
Elms Road Elementary School has 420 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Swartz Creek, MI. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elms Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elms Road Elementary School is 23.3:1, which is 33% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elms Road Elementary School?
50.1% of students at Elms Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elms Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elms Road Elementary School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Swartz Creek, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elms Road Elementary School?
Elms Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Road Elementary School rank among public schools in Swartz Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Elms Road Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Swartz Creek, 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 Swartz Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Swartz Creek Community Schools?
Besides Elms Road Elementary School, Swartz Creek Community Schools also operates Swartz Creek High School (996 students), Swartz Creek Middle School (758 students), and Morrish Elementary School (435 students). See the Swartz Creek Community Schools district page for the complete list.