Enrollment
726
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clio, MI
George a Lacure Elem School
Federal NCES profile for George a Lacure Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261011004499
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George a Lacure Elem School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Clio · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
George a Lacure Elem School has class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George a Lacure Elem School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Clio, MI.
School address
District: Clio Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261011004499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
38.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+118% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George a Lacure Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at George a Lacure Elem School
George a Lacure Elem School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Clio, Michigan, enrolling 726 students.
Class loads run heavy: 38.2:1 is larger than about 98% of Michigan schools and 118% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 726 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 284 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #272, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 726 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Clio Area School District also operates Clio Area High School (684 students) and Clio Middle School (564 students) alongside George a Lacure Elem 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 George a Lacure Elem School compares
George a Lacure Elem 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 | 38.2:1 | ▲ 118% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
38.2:1
students per teacher
- 118% above state mean
Top 98% in Michigan - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$11,543
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 726 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, George a Lacure Elem School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clio Area School District, which includes George a Lacure Elem School.
$11,543
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.6%
State 62.3%
Federal 19.1%
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 George a Lacure Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clio Area High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clio Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clio Intermediate School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ac Edgerton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clio Community High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George a Lacure Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other 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 (~726 students)
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Frequently asked questions about George a Lacure Elem School
How many students attend George a Lacure Elem School?
George a Lacure Elem School has 726 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clio, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George a Lacure Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at George a Lacure Elem School is 38.2:1, which is 118% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 143% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George a Lacure Elem School?
66.1% of students at George a Lacure Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George a Lacure Elem School?
The largest demographic group at George a Lacure Elem School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Clio, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George a Lacure Elem School?
George a Lacure Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 George a Lacure Elem School rank among schools in Clio?
By Resource Investment Index, George a Lacure Elem School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Clio, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clio on the city page.
Is George a Lacure Elem School a good school?
George a Lacure Elem School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Clio Area School District?
Besides George a Lacure Elem School, Clio Area School District also operates Clio Area High School (684 students), Clio Middle School (564 students), and Clio Intermediate School (424 students). See the Clio Area School District district page for the complete list.
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