- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wyoming, MI
Gladiola Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gladiola 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 263657007259
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gladiola Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Wyoming · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gladiola Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gladiola Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Wyoming, MI.
School address
District: Wyoming Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263657007259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Gladiola Elementary School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 263657007259 · Wyoming, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 13.2:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Wyoming High School (1,273 students)
Gladiola Elementary School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Gladiola Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wyoming High S
Wyoming High School
1,273 students
- Wyoming Junior
Wyoming Junior High School
584 students
- Wyoming Interm
Wyoming Intermediate
579 students
- West Elementar 468
West Elementary School
468 students
- Parkview Eleme 296
Parkview Elementary School
296 students
- This school 290
Gladiola Elementary School
290 students
What this shows Gladiola Elementary School reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gladiola Elementary School compares
Gladiola 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 46% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Michigan - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.9%
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
$15,370
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat 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
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.4%
White 16.9%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Gladiola Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Wyoming Public Schools reports $15,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gladiola Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyoming Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyoming Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gladiola Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Wyoming
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gladiola Elementary School
How many students attend Gladiola Elementary School?
Gladiola Elementary School has 290 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wyoming, MI. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladiola Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladiola Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gladiola Elementary School?
79.5% of students at Gladiola Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladiola Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gladiola Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment, in Wyoming, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladiola Elementary School?
Gladiola Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Gladiola Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Wyoming?
By Resource Investment Index, Gladiola Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Wyoming, 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 Wyoming on the city page.
What other schools are in Wyoming Public Schools?
Besides Gladiola Elementary School, Wyoming Public Schools also operates Wyoming High School (1,273 students), Wyoming Junior High School (584 students), and Wyoming Intermediate (579 students). See the Wyoming Public Schools district page for the complete list.