- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Owosso, MI
Emerson School
Federal NCES profile for Emerson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262721006330
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Owosso · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerson School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Owosso, MI.
School address
District: Owosso Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262721006330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Emerson School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 262721006330 · Owosso, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 15.6:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Owosso High School (805 students)
Emerson School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Emerson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Owosso High Sc
Owosso High School
805 students
- Owosso Middle
Owosso Middle School
641 students
- Bryant School
Bryant School
431 students
- This school
Emerson School
421 students
- Central School
Central School
409 students
- Lincoln Altern 131
Lincoln Alternative High School
131 students
What this shows Emerson School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson School compares
Emerson 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$13,263
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
18
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Emerson School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Owosso Public Schools reports $13,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owosso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owosso Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryant School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Alternative High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 43.7:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emerson School
How many students attend Emerson School?
Emerson School has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Owosso, MI. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Emerson School?
60.0% of students at Emerson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerson School?
The largest demographic group at Emerson School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Owosso, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson School?
Emerson School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Emerson School rank among public schools in Owosso?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Owosso, 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 Owosso on the city page.
What other schools are in Owosso Public Schools?
Besides Emerson School, Owosso Public Schools also operates Owosso High School (805 students), Owosso Middle School (641 students), and Bryant School (431 students). See the Owosso Public Schools district page for the complete list.