Enrollment
311
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Commerce Township, MI
Glengary Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Glengary Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263516007076
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glengary Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Commerce Township · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Glengary Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glengary Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Commerce Township, MI.
School address
District: Walled Lake Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263516007076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glengary Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glengary Elementary School
Glengary Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Commerce Township, Michigan, enrolling 311 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 311 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 378 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #118.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools also operates Walled Lake Northern High School (1,383 students) and Walled Lake Central High School (1,182 students) alongside Glengary 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 Glengary Elementary School compares
Glengary 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 51% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Michigan - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$14,084
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Glengary Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, which includes Glengary Elementary School.
$14,084
Per student
+4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 50.6%
Federal 10.0%
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 Glengary Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walled Lake Northern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walled Lake Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walled Lake Western High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clifford H Smart Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glengary Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~311 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Glengary Elementary School
How many students attend Glengary Elementary School?
Glengary Elementary School has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Commerce Township, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glengary Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glengary Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 Glengary Elementary School?
26.5% of students at Glengary Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glengary Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Glengary Elementary School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Commerce Township, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glengary Elementary School?
Glengary Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Glengary Elementary School rank among schools in Commerce Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Glengary Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Commerce Township, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Commerce Township on the city page.
Is Glengary Elementary School a good school?
Glengary Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?
Besides Glengary Elementary School, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools also operates Walled Lake Northern High School (1,383 students), Walled Lake Central High School (1,182 students), and Walled Lake Western High School (1,033 students). See the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.
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