- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hemlock, MI
Kc Ling Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kc Ling Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261818005488
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kc Ling Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Hemlock · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kc Ling Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kc Ling Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hemlock, MI.
School address
District: Hemlock Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261818005488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Kc Ling Elementary School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 261818005488 · Hemlock, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 17.4:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Hemlock Middle School (350 students)
Kc Ling Elementary School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kc Ling Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kc Ling Elementary School
365 students
- Hemlock Middle
Hemlock Middle School
350 students
- Hemlock High S
Hemlock High School
341 students
- Hemlock Elemen 129
Hemlock Elementary School
129 students
- Hemlock Virtua 54
Hemlock Virtual
54 students
What this shows Kc Ling Elementary School reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kc Ling Elementary School compares
Kc Ling 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$12,736
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Kc Ling Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hemlock Public School District reports $12,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kc Ling Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlock Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hemlock High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hemlock Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hemlock Virtual | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kc Ling Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 54:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~365 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kc Ling Elementary School
How many students attend Kc Ling Elementary School?
Kc Ling Elementary School has 365 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hemlock, MI. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kc Ling Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kc Ling Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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 Kc Ling Elementary School?
29.6% of students at Kc Ling Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kc Ling Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kc Ling Elementary School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Hemlock, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kc Ling Elementary School?
Kc Ling Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Kc Ling Elementary School rank among public schools in Hemlock?
By Resource Investment Index, Kc Ling Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hemlock, 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 Hemlock on the city page.
What other schools are in Hemlock Public School District?
Besides Kc Ling Elementary School, Hemlock Public School District also operates Hemlock Middle School (350 students), Hemlock High School (341 students), and Hemlock Elementary School (129 students). See the Hemlock Public School District district page for the complete list.