- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
James Foote School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 262160005862 · Lincoln Park, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 20.5:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Park High School (1,384 students)
James Foote School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
James Foote School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Park H
Lincoln Park High School
1,384 students
- Lincoln Park M
Lincoln Park Middle School
1,089 students
- Lafayette Scho 441
Lafayette School
441 students
- Keppen School 332
Keppen School
332 students
- Earl F Carr Sc 311
Earl F Carr School
311 students
- This school 308
James Foote School
308 students
What this shows James Foote School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Foote School compares
James Foote 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,415
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Lincoln Park School District of the City of reports $19,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,089
- 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
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 (~308 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.