- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Farmington Hills, MI
Ja Lanigan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ja Lanigan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261407005043
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ja Lanigan Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Farmington Hills · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ja Lanigan Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ja Lanigan Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Farmington Hills, MI.
School address
District: Farmington Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261407005043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Ja Lanigan Elementary School held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 261407005043 · Farmington Hills, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 14.3:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High School (1,470 students)
Ja Lanigan Elementary School held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ja Lanigan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High School
1,470 students
- North Farmingt
North Farmington High School
1,157 students
- Farmington Ste
Farmington Steam Academy
714 students
- Hillside Eleme
Hillside Elementary School
682 students
- Power Middle S
Power Middle School
621 students
- This school 473
Ja Lanigan Elementary School
473 students
What this shows Ja Lanigan Elementary School reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ja Lanigan Elementary School compares
Ja Lanigan Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$17,604
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
African American 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Ja Lanigan Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Farmington Public School District reports $17,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ja Lanigan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Farmington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farmington Steam Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Power Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ja Lanigan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Farmington Hills
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ja Lanigan Elementary School
How many students attend Ja Lanigan Elementary School?
Ja Lanigan Elementary School has 473 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Farmington Hills, MI. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ja Lanigan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ja Lanigan Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% 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 Ja Lanigan Elementary School?
44.2% of students at Ja Lanigan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ja Lanigan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ja Lanigan Elementary School is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Farmington Hills, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ja Lanigan Elementary School?
Ja Lanigan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Ja Lanigan Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Farmington Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Ja Lanigan Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Farmington Hills, 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 Farmington Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington Public School District?
Besides Ja Lanigan Elementary School, Farmington Public School District also operates Farmington High School (1,470 students), North Farmington High School (1,157 students), and Farmington Steam Academy (714 students). See the Farmington Public School District district page for the complete list.