- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Elmwood Elementary School shrank from 345 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 263222006748 · Saint Clair Shores, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 15.3:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: South Lake High School (426 students)
Elmwood Elementary School shrank from 345 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Elmwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Lake Hig
South Lake High School
426 students
- Avalon Element
Avalon Elementary School
345 students
- South Lake Mid
South Lake Middle School
309 students
- This school
Elmwood Elementary School
305 students
What this shows Elmwood Elementary School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elmwood Elementary School compares
Elmwood Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,334
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for South Lake Schools reports $17,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~305 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), down 31.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.