Enrollment
211
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Emmett, MI
John F Farrellemmett Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John F Farrellemmett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263660007273
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F Farrellemmett Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 211
- students enrolled
John F Farrellemmett Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Yale Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263660007273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John F Farrellemmett Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at John F Farrellemmett Elementary School
John F Farrellemmett Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Emmett, Michigan, enrolling 211 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 211 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 268 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Yale Public Schools also operates Yale Senior High School (509 students) and Yale Junior High School (425 students) alongside John F Farrellemmett 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 John F Farrellemmett Elementary School compares
John F Farrellemmett 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 29% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$12,218
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 95.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, John F Farrellemmett Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yale Public Schools, which includes John F Farrellemmett Elementary School.
$12,218
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 57.6%
Federal 11.8%
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 John F Farrellemmett Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yale Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yale Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avoca Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phoenix Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to John F Farrellemmett Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~211 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John F Farrellemmett Elementary School
How many students attend John F Farrellemmett Elementary School?
John F Farrellemmett Elementary School has 211 students enrolled. It is a public school in Emmett, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F Farrellemmett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F Farrellemmett Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John F Farrellemmett Elementary School?
38.8% of students at John F Farrellemmett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F Farrellemmett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John F Farrellemmett Elementary School is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Emmett, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F Farrellemmett Elementary School?
John F Farrellemmett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is John F Farrellemmett Elementary School a good school?
John F Farrellemmett Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less 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 Yale Public Schools?
Besides John F Farrellemmett Elementary School, Yale Public Schools also operates Yale Senior High School (509 students), Yale Junior High School (425 students), and Yale Elementary School (329 students). See the Yale Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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