Enrollment
755
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Freeland, MI
Freeland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Freeland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261506005189
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freeland Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Freeland · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Freeland Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freeland Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Freeland, MI.
School address
District: Freeland Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261506005189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Freeland Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Freeland Elementary School
Freeland Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Freeland, Michigan, enrolling 755 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.3% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 90% of state schools at 755 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 346 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #246, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1510 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Freeland Community School District spends $10,403 per pupil, 23% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Freeland Community School District also operates Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School (897 students) and Freeland Learning Center (295 students) alongside Freeland 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 Freeland Elementary School compares
Freeland 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 66% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Michigan - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,403
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Freeland Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Freeland Community School District, which includes Freeland Elementary School.
$10,403
Per student
-23%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 72.4%
Federal 8.9%
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 Freeland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freeland Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freeland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary 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 (~755 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Freeland Elementary School
How many students attend Freeland Elementary School?
Freeland Elementary School has 755 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Freeland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freeland Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freeland Elementary School?
18.3% of students at Freeland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freeland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Freeland Elementary School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Freeland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freeland Elementary School?
Freeland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Freeland Elementary School rank among public schools in Freeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Freeland Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Freeland, 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 Freeland on the city page.
Is Freeland Elementary School a good school?
Freeland Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Freeland Community School District?
Besides Freeland Elementary School, Freeland Community School District also operates Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School (897 students) and Freeland Learning Center (295 students). See the Freeland Community School District district page for the complete list.
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