Enrollment
390
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elva Lynch Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elva Lynch Elementary School
Elva Lynch Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lapeer, Michigan, enrolling 390 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.8% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 390 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 734 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #336.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lapeer's public schools, it stands alongside Zemmer Campus 89 (628 students): Elva Lynch Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.5:1 vs 21.7:1).
Lapeer Community Schools also operates Lapeer High School (1,006 students) and Zemmer Campus 89 (628 students) alongside Elva Lynch 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 Elva Lynch Elementary School compares
Elva Lynch 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,376
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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lapeer Community Schools, which includes Elva Lynch Elementary School.
$12,376
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 69.8%
Federal 7.7%
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 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
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~390 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elva Lynch Elementary School a good school?
Elva Lynch Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 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.
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