- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Freeland Elementary School held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.3 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 261506005189 · Freeland, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
755 enr · 20.4:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School (897 students)
Freeland Elementary School held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.3 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Freeland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freeland Middl
Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School
897 students
- This school
Freeland Elementary School
755 students
- Freeland Learn 295
Freeland Learning Center
295 students
What this shows Freeland Elementary School reports 755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freeland Elementary School compares
Freeland 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,426
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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
District finance for Freeland Community School District reports $11,426 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~755 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 753 (2022-23) → 751 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.