- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Farmington, MI
Gill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261407005041
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gill Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gill Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Farmington, MI.
School address
District: Farmington Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261407005041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Gill Elementary School grew from 485 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 261407005041 · Farmington, MI Other · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 20.1:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High School (1,470 students)
Gill Elementary School grew from 485 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Gill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High School
1,470 students
- North Farmingt
North Farmington High School
1,157 students
- Farmington Ste
Farmington Steam Academy
714 students
- Hillside Eleme
Hillside Elementary School
682 students
- Power Middle S
Power Middle School
621 students
- This school 543
Gill Elementary School
543 students
What this shows Gill Elementary School reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gill Elementary School compares
Gill Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 49% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$17,604
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.5%
African American 19.5%
Asian 16.8%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Gill Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Farmington Public School District reports $17,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Farmington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farmington Steam Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Power Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other 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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gill Elementary School
How many students attend Gill Elementary School?
Gill Elementary School has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Farmington, MI. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gill Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gill Elementary School?
27.8% of students at Gill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gill Elementary School is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Farmington, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gill Elementary School?
Gill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gill Elementary School rank among public schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Gill Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Farmington, 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 Farmington Public School District?
Besides Gill Elementary School, Farmington Public School District also operates Farmington High School (1,470 students), North Farmington High School (1,157 students), and Farmington Steam Academy (714 students). See the Farmington Public School District district page for the complete list.