- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Caledonia, MI
Emmons Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Emmons Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260762001130
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emmons Lake Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Caledonia · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Emmons Lake Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emmons Lake Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Caledonia, MI.
School address
District: Caledonia Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260762001130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Emmons Lake Elementary School held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.6 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 260762001130 · Caledonia, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 16.4:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Caledonia High School (1,438 students)
Emmons Lake Elementary School held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.6 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Emmons Lake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caledonia High
Caledonia High School
1,438 students
- Kraft Meadows
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
703 students
- Duncan Lake Mi
Duncan Lake Middle School
696 students
- Caledonia Elem 378
Caledonia Elementary School
378 students
- This school 377
Emmons Lake Elementary School
377 students
- Kettle Lake El 349
Kettle Lake Elementary School
349 students
What this shows Emmons Lake Elementary School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emmons Lake Elementary School compares
Emmons Lake 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Michigan - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,535
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 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.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Emmons Lake Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Caledonia Community Schools reports $14,535 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emmons Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kraft Meadows Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duncan Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caledonia Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kettle Lake Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emmons Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emmons Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Emmons Lake Elementary School?
Emmons Lake Elementary School has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Caledonia, MI. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emmons Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emmons Lake Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher 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 Emmons Lake Elementary School?
21.5% of students at Emmons Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emmons Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Emmons Lake Elementary School is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Caledonia, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emmons Lake Elementary School?
Emmons Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emmons Lake Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Caledonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Emmons Lake Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Caledonia, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Caledonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Caledonia Community Schools?
Besides Emmons Lake Elementary School, Caledonia Community Schools also operates Caledonia High School (1,438 students), Kraft Meadows Intermediate School (703 students), and Duncan Lake Middle School (696 students). See the Caledonia Community Schools district page for the complete list.