Enrollment
336
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 262856006408
Gallimore Elementary School — Canton, MI
Federal NCES profile for Gallimore Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gallimore Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Gallimore Elementary School reports 336 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 5.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 91% below the Michigan average and 90% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Plymouth-Canton Community Schools spends $16,462 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.2% from local sources (property taxes), 55.4% from the state, and 9.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gallimore Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 91% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 47% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 91% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Michigan — lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$16,462
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 336 Top 47% in Michigan — larger than 53% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 5.0% -91% vs state
NCES ID 262856006408
Student demographics
Asian 53.3%
White 36.3%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 53.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.0%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, which includes Gallimore Elementary School.
$16,462
Per student
+4%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 55.4%
Federal 9.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
Similar other schools in Canton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Canton High School
Standard public school
1,899 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Salem High School
Standard public school
1,871 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Plymouth High School
Standard public school
1,816 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Miller Elementary School
Standard public school
480 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Bentley Elementary School
Standard public school
479 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Tonda Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Gallimore Elementary School
How many students attend Gallimore Elementary School?
Gallimore Elementary School has 336 students enrolled. It is a other school in CANTON, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gallimore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gallimore Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gallimore Elementary School?
5.0% of students at Gallimore Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gallimore Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gallimore Elementary School is Asian at 53.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in CANTON, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gallimore Elementary School?
Gallimore Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.