Enrollment
308
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln Park, MI
James Foote School
Federal NCES profile for James Foote School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262160005862
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Foote School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Lincoln Park · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
James Foote School has class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Foote School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Lincoln Park, MI.
School address
District: Lincoln Park School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 262160005862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Foote School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Foote School
James Foote School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lincoln Park, Michigan, enrolling 308 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 83.7% of students qualify for free meals, 54% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 308 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 423 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #368, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lincoln Park School District of the City of spends $17,618 per pupil, 30% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Lincoln Park School District of the City of also operates Lincoln Park High School (1,384 students) and Lincoln Park Middle School (1,089 students) alongside James Foote 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 James Foote School compares
James Foote 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Michigan - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$17,618
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
White 34.4%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, James Foote School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Park School District of the City of, which includes James Foote School.
$17,618
Per student
+30%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 57.3%
Federal 12.6%
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.
How James Foote School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Keppen School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Earl F Carr School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Foote School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~308 students)
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Frequently asked questions about James Foote School
How many students attend James Foote School?
James Foote School has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln Park, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Foote School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Foote School is 20.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Foote School?
83.7% of students at James Foote School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Foote School?
The largest demographic group at James Foote School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment, in Lincoln Park, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Foote School?
James Foote School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 James Foote School rank among schools in Lincoln Park?
By Resource Investment Index, James Foote School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Lincoln Park, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lincoln Park on the city page.
Is James Foote School a good school?
James Foote School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. It is also more 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 Lincoln Park School District of the City of?
Besides James Foote School, Lincoln Park School District of the City of also operates Lincoln Park High School (1,384 students), Lincoln Park Middle School (1,089 students), and Lafayette School (441 students). See the Lincoln Park School District of the City of district page for the complete list.
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