Enrollment
290
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gladiola Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gladiola Elementary School
Gladiola Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Wyoming, Michigan, enrolling 290 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 290 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 427 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #176.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (17%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Wyoming's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Elementary School (468 students): Gladiola Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 15.1:1).
Wyoming Public Schools also operates Wyoming High School (1,273 students) and Wyoming Junior High School (584 students) alongside Gladiola 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 Gladiola Elementary School compares
Gladiola 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,489
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wyoming Public Schools, which includes Gladiola Elementary School.
$13,489
Per student
0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 53.3%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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.
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 (~290 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gladiola Elementary School a good school?
Gladiola Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% 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 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.
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