Enrollment
506
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Davison, MI
Gates Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gates Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261143004578
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gates Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Davison · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gates Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gates Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Davison, MI.
School address
District: Davison Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261143004578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gates Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gates Elementary School
Gates Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Davison, Michigan, enrolling 506 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.1% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 506 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 649 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #613, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 506 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Davison Community Schools also operates Davison High School (1,623 students) and Davison Middle School (816 students) alongside Gates 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 Gates Elementary School compares
Gates 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$11,744
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 6.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Gates Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davison Community Schools, which includes Gates Elementary School.
$11,744
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 69.8%
Federal 9.9%
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 Gates Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Davison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hahn Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Siple Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gates Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~506 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gates Elementary School
How many students attend Gates Elementary School?
Gates Elementary School has 506 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Davison, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gates Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gates Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gates Elementary School?
52.1% of students at Gates Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gates Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gates Elementary School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Davison, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gates Elementary School?
Gates Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Gates Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Davison?
By Resource Investment Index, Gates Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Davison, 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 Davison on the city page.
Is Gates Elementary School a good school?
Gates Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Davison Community Schools?
Besides Gates Elementary School, Davison Community Schools also operates Davison High School (1,623 students), Davison Middle School (816 students), and Hahn Intermediate School (812 students). See the Davison Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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