Enrollment
420
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elms Road Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elms Road Elementary School
Elms Road Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Swartz Creek, Michigan, enrolling 420 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.3:1 is larger than about 92% of Michigan schools and 33% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.1% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 420 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 743 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #636, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Swartz Creek's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rankin Elementary School (237 students): Elms Road Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.3:1 vs 13.2:1).
Swartz Creek Community Schools also operates Swartz Creek High School (996 students) and Swartz Creek Middle School (758 students) alongside Elms Road Elementary 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 Elms Road Elementary School compares
Elms Road Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,813
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Swartz Creek Community Schools, which includes Elms Road Elementary School.
$11,813
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 61.5%
Federal 11.1%
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 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
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~420 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elms Road Elementary School a good school?
Elms Road Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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