Enrollment
256
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stockbridge, MI
Emma Smith Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Emma Smith Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263303006855
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emma Smith Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Stockbridge · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Emma Smith Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emma Smith Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stockbridge, MI.
School address
District: Stockbridge Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263303006855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emma Smith Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emma Smith Elementary School
Emma Smith Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Stockbridge, Michigan, enrolling 256 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.2:1, Emma Smith Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Michigan schools and 30% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 256 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 409 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Stockbridge Community Schools also operates Stockbridge Jrsr High School (481 students) and Heritage School (331 students) alongside Emma Smith 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 Emma Smith Elementary School compares
Emma Smith 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 25% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 14% in Michigan - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$12,515
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Emma Smith Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stockbridge Community Schools, which includes Emma Smith Elementary School.
$12,515
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 45.4%
Federal 11.8%
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 Emma Smith Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockbridge Jrsr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emma Smith Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~256 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Emma Smith Elementary School
How many students attend Emma Smith Elementary School?
Emma Smith Elementary School has 256 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stockbridge, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emma Smith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emma Smith Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 30% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% 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 Emma Smith Elementary School?
40.6% of students at Emma Smith Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emma Smith Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Emma Smith Elementary School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Stockbridge, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emma Smith Elementary School?
Emma Smith Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Emma Smith Elementary School rank among public schools in Stockbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Emma Smith Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stockbridge, 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 Stockbridge on the city page.
Is Emma Smith Elementary School a good school?
Emma Smith Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% 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 Stockbridge Community Schools?
Besides Emma Smith Elementary School, Stockbridge Community Schools also operates Stockbridge Jrsr High School (481 students) and Heritage School (331 students). See the Stockbridge Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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