- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lapeer, MI
Elva Lynch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elva Lynch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262118005838
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elva Lynch Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Lapeer · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Elva Lynch Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elva Lynch Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Lapeer, MI.
School address
District: Lapeer Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262118005838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Elva Lynch Elementary School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 262118005838 · Lapeer, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 19.5:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Lapeer High School (1,006 students)
Elva Lynch Elementary School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Elva Lynch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lapeer High Sc
Lapeer High School
1,006 students
- Zemmer Campus
Zemmer Campus 89
628 students
- Rolland Warner
Rolland Warner Campus 67
610 students
- Ck Schickler E
Ck Schickler Elementary School
457 students
- This school 390
Elva Lynch Elementary School
390 students
- Turrill Elemen 389
Turrill Elementary School
389 students
What this shows Elva Lynch Elementary School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elva Lynch Elementary School compares
Elva Lynch Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Michigan - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$13,902
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Elva Lynch Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lapeer Community Schools reports $13,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elva Lynch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lapeer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zemmer Campus 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rolland Warner Campus 67 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ck Schickler Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turrill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elva Lynch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Lapeer
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elva Lynch Elementary School
How many students attend Elva Lynch Elementary School?
Elva Lynch Elementary School has 390 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lapeer, MI. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elva Lynch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elva Lynch Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elva Lynch Elementary School?
51.8% of students at Elva Lynch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elva Lynch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elva Lynch Elementary School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Lapeer, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elva Lynch Elementary School?
Elva Lynch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Elva Lynch Elementary School rank among schools in Lapeer?
By Resource Investment Index, Elva Lynch Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Lapeer, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lapeer on the city page.
What other schools are in Lapeer Community Schools?
Besides Elva Lynch Elementary School, Lapeer Community Schools also operates Lapeer High School (1,006 students), Zemmer Campus 89 (628 students), and Rolland Warner Campus 67 (610 students). See the Lapeer Community Schools district page for the complete list.