- Enrollment
- 987
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lansing, MI
Elmwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elmwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263552007163
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Elmwood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Waverly Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263552007163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Elmwood Elementary School shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 263552007163 · Lansing, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 14.6:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Waverly Senior High School (987 students)
Elmwood Elementary School shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 26.7 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
- Waverly Senior
Waverly Senior High School
987 students
- Waverly Middle
Waverly Middle School
451 students
- East Intermedi
East Intermediate School
429 students
- Winans Element 392
Winans Elementary School
392 students
- This school 379
Elmwood Elementary School
379 students
- Meryl S Colt E 184
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center
184 students
What this shows Elmwood Elementary School reports 379 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 28% in Michigan - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.9%
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
$15,527
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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
12
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.8%
African American 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 14.2%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Elmwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Waverly Community Schools reports $15,527 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waverly Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winans Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Lansing
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Attwood School
Standard public school
426 students 32.8:1 students per teacher
Winans Elementary School
Standard public school
392 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Road
Standard public school
356 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Mt Hope School
Standard public school
323 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elmwood Elementary School
How many students attend Elmwood Elementary School?
Elmwood Elementary School has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmwood Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% 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?
64.3% 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 White at 39.8% of enrollment, in Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmwood Elementary School?
Elmwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmwood Elementary School ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Lansing, 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 Lansing on the city page.
What other schools are in Waverly Community Schools?
Besides Elmwood Elementary School, Waverly Community Schools also operates Waverly Senior High School (987 students), Waverly Middle School (451 students), and East Intermediate School (429 students). See the Waverly Community Schools district page for the complete list.