- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grass Lake, MI
George Long Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for George Long 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 261683005390
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Long Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Grass Lake · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
George Long Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Long Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Grass Lake, MI.
School address
District: Grass Lake Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261683005390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
George Long Elementary School held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 261683005390 · Grass Lake, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 17.6:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Grass Lake High School (394 students)
George Long Elementary School held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
George Long Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
George Long Elementary School
650 students
- Grass Lake Hig
Grass Lake High School
394 students
- Grass Lake Mid
Grass Lake Middle School
290 students
What this shows George Long Elementary School reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Long Elementary School compares
George Long 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$14,295
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 650 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, George Long Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Grass Lake Community Schools reports $14,295 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Long Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Lake High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grass Lake Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Long Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~650 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Long Elementary School
How many students attend George Long Elementary School?
George Long Elementary School has 650 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grass Lake, MI. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 634 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Long Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Long Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Long Elementary School?
31.3% of students at George Long Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Long Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George Long Elementary School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Grass Lake, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Long Elementary School?
George Long 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 George Long Elementary School rank among public schools in Grass Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, George Long Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Grass Lake, 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 Grass Lake Community Schools?
Besides George Long Elementary School, Grass Lake Community Schools also operates Grass Lake High School (394 students) and Grass Lake Middle School (290 students). See the Grass Lake Community Schools district page for the complete list.