Enrollment
408
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Quincy, MI
Jennings Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jennings Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262925006510
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jennings Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jennings Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jennings Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Quincy, MI.
School address
District: Quincy Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262925006510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jennings Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jennings Elementary School
Jennings Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Quincy, Michigan, enrolling 408 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 408 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 751 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #121.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Quincy Community Schools also operates Quincy High School (346 students) and Quincy Middle School (345 students) alongside Jennings 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 Jennings Elementary School compares
Jennings 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Michigan - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$11,317
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 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
White 90.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Jennings Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Quincy Community Schools, which includes Jennings Elementary School.
$11,317
Per student
-16%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.8%
State 66.3%
Federal 14.9%
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 Jennings Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quincy Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jennings Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~408 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jennings Elementary School
How many students attend Jennings Elementary School?
Jennings Elementary School has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Quincy, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jennings Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jennings Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 0% higher 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 Jennings Elementary School?
46.2% of students at Jennings Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jennings Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jennings Elementary School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Quincy, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jennings Elementary School?
Jennings Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Jennings Elementary School rank among public schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, Jennings Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Quincy, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Quincy on the city page.
Is Jennings Elementary School a good school?
Jennings Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Quincy Community Schools?
Besides Jennings Elementary School, Quincy Community Schools also operates Quincy High School (346 students) and Quincy Middle School (345 students). See the Quincy Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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