Enrollment
735
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 261602005253
Glen Lake Community School — Maple City, MI
Federal NCES profile for Glen Lake Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 12
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Glen Lake Community Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glen Lake Community School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Glen Lake Community School reports 735 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 54.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 17% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 29.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 45% below the Michigan average and 43% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 184 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Glen Lake Community Schools spends $27,042 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 61.4% from local sources (property taxes), 13.0% from the state, and 25.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Glen Lake Community School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 45% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 89% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 45% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 16% in Michigan — lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
35.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,042
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 184 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 735 Top 89% in Michigan — larger than 11% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 54.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 29.7% -45% vs state
NCES ID 261602005253
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 8
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 184:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.4%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glen Lake Community Schools, which includes Glen Lake Community School.
$27,042
Per student
+71%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 61.4%
State 13.0%
Federal 25.6%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Glen Lake Community School
How many students attend Glen Lake Community School?
Glen Lake Community School has 735 students enrolled. It is a other school in MAPLE CITY, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Lake Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Lake Community School is 13.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glen Lake Community School?
29.7% of students at Glen Lake Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen Lake Community School?
The largest demographic group at Glen Lake Community School is White at 94.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in MAPLE CITY, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Lake Community School?
Glen Lake Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.