- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Gladwin Elementary School grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 261599005250 · Gladwin, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 18.2:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Gladwin High School (486 students)
Gladwin Elementary School grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Gladwin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gladwin High S
Gladwin High School
486 students
- This school
Gladwin Elementary School
401 students
- Gladwin Interm
Gladwin Intermediate School
386 students
- Gladwin Junior
Gladwin Junior High School
359 students
- Gladwin Commun 23
Gladwin Community Alternative Hs
23 students
What this shows Gladwin Elementary School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gladwin Elementary School compares
Gladwin 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,213
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Gladwin Community Schools reports $13,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~401 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), up 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.