- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Corunna, MI
Elsa Meyer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elsa Meyer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261086004550
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elsa Meyer Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Corunna · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Elsa Meyer Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elsa Meyer Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Corunna, MI.
School address
District: Corunna Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261086004550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+171 students YoY
Elsa Meyer Elementary School grew from 337 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (+50.7%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+171 students YoY 261086004550 · Corunna, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 22:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Corunna High School (610 students)
Elsa Meyer Elementary School grew from 337 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (+50.7%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Elsa Meyer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corunna High S
Corunna High School
610 students
- This school
Elsa Meyer Elementary School
484 students
- Corunna Middle
Corunna Middle School
438 students
- Nellie Reed El 164
Nellie Reed Elementary
164 students
What this shows Elsa Meyer Elementary School reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elsa Meyer Elementary School compares
Elsa Meyer 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 1% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,390
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Elsa Meyer Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Corunna Public Schools reports $14,390 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elsa Meyer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corunna High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corunna Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nellie Reed Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elsa Meyer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elsa Meyer Elementary School
How many students attend Elsa Meyer Elementary School?
Elsa Meyer Elementary School has 484 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Corunna, MI. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), up 171.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elsa Meyer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elsa Meyer Elementary School is 22:1, which is 26% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elsa Meyer Elementary School?
54.0% of students at Elsa Meyer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elsa Meyer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elsa Meyer Elementary School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Corunna, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elsa Meyer Elementary School?
Elsa Meyer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Elsa Meyer Elementary School rank among public schools in Corunna?
By Resource Investment Index, Elsa Meyer Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Corunna, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Corunna Public Schools?
Besides Elsa Meyer Elementary School, Corunna Public Schools also operates Corunna High School (610 students), Corunna Middle School (438 students), and Nellie Reed Elementary (164 students). See the Corunna Public Schools district page for the complete list.