Enrollment
305
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Clair Shores, MI
Elmwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elmwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263222006748
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmwood Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Elmwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI.
School address
District: South Lake Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263222006748 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elmwood Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elmwood Elementary School
Elmwood Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, enrolling 305 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.1% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 305 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.
Against 615 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #434.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
South Lake Schools also operates South Lake High School (426 students) and Avalon Elementary School (345 students) alongside Elmwood 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 Elmwood Elementary School compares
Elmwood 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▲ 1% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Michigan - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.7%
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
$14,348
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 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
African American 54.4%
White 32.1%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Elmwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Lake Schools, which includes Elmwood Elementary School.
$14,348
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 45.2%
Federal 15.4%
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 Elmwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avalon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~305 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Elmwood Elementary School
How many students attend Elmwood Elementary School?
Elmwood Elementary School has 305 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Clair Shores, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% lower 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 Elmwood Elementary School?
55.1% of students at Elmwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elmwood Elementary School is African American at 54.4% of enrollment, in Saint Clair Shores, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmwood Elementary School?
Elmwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Elmwood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores, 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 Saint Clair Shores on the city page.
Is Elmwood Elementary School a good school?
Elmwood Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 South Lake Schools?
Besides Elmwood Elementary School, South Lake Schools also operates South Lake High School (426 students), Avalon Elementary School (345 students), and South Lake Middle School (309 students). See the South Lake Schools district page for the complete list.
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