Enrollment
484
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elsa Meyer Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elsa Meyer Elementary School
Elsa Meyer Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Corunna, Michigan, enrolling 484 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 89% of Michigan schools and 26% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.0% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 484 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 662 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #44, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Corunna Public Schools also operates Corunna High School (610 students) and Corunna Middle School (438 students) alongside Elsa Meyer 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 Elsa Meyer Elementary School compares
Elsa Meyer 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,629
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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corunna Public Schools, which includes Elsa Meyer Elementary School.
$12,629
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 65.4%
Federal 11.4%
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 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
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~484 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Corunna on the city page.
Is Elsa Meyer Elementary School a good school?
Elsa Meyer Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 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.
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