- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canton, MI
Eriksson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eriksson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262856006422
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eriksson Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #7 of 11
- schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Eriksson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eriksson Elementary School ranks #7 of 11 schools in Canton, MI.
School address
District: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262856006422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Eriksson Elementary School shrank from 461 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 262856006422 · Canton, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 13.4:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton High School (1,899 students)
Eriksson Elementary School shrank from 461 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Eriksson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canton High Sc
Canton High School
1,899 students
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
1,871 students
- Plymouth High
Plymouth High School
1,816 students
- Pioneer Middle
Pioneer Middle School
827 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
817 students
- This school 443
Eriksson Elementary School
443 students
What this shows Eriksson Elementary School reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eriksson Elementary School compares
Eriksson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 26% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Michigan - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$14,974
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.5%
African American 18.3%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Eriksson Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools reports $14,974 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eriksson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salem High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plymouth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eriksson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Canton
1 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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eriksson Elementary School
How many students attend Eriksson Elementary School?
Eriksson Elementary School has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eriksson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eriksson Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% 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 Eriksson Elementary School?
40.3% of students at Eriksson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eriksson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eriksson Elementary School is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Canton, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eriksson Elementary School?
Eriksson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Eriksson Elementary School rank among schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Eriksson Elementary School ranks #7 of 11 schools in Canton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools?
Besides Eriksson Elementary School, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools also operates Canton High School (1,899 students), Salem High School (1,871 students), and Plymouth High School (1,816 students). See the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district page for the complete list.