Enrollment
401
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gladwin, MI
Gladwin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gladwin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261599005250
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gladwin Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Gladwin · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gladwin Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gladwin Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Gladwin, MI.
School address
District: Gladwin Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261599005250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gladwin Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gladwin Elementary School
Gladwin Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Gladwin, Michigan, enrolling 401 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 401 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 654 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #540, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Gladwin Community Schools also operates Gladwin High School (486 students) and Gladwin Intermediate School (386 students) alongside Gladwin 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 Gladwin Elementary School compares
Gladwin 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Michigan - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.6%
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
$11,738
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Gladwin Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gladwin Community Schools, which includes Gladwin Elementary School.
$11,738
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 50.5%
Federal 11.2%
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 Gladwin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladwin High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gladwin Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gladwin Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gladwin Community Alternative Hs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gladwin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~401 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gladwin Elementary School
How many students attend Gladwin Elementary School?
Gladwin Elementary School has 401 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gladwin, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladwin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladwin Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gladwin Elementary School?
61.2% of students at Gladwin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladwin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gladwin Elementary School is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Gladwin, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladwin Elementary School?
Gladwin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Gladwin Elementary School rank among public schools in Gladwin?
By Resource Investment Index, Gladwin Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Gladwin, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gladwin on the city page.
Is Gladwin Elementary School a good school?
Gladwin Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Gladwin Community Schools?
Besides Gladwin Elementary School, Gladwin Community Schools also operates Gladwin High School (486 students), Gladwin Intermediate School (386 students), and Gladwin Junior High School (359 students). See the Gladwin Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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