- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Laingsburg, MI
Laingsburg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Laingsburg Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262055005726
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laingsburg Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Laingsburg · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Laingsburg Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laingsburg Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Laingsburg, MI.
School address
District: Laingsburg Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262055005726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Laingsburg Elementary School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 262055005726 · Laingsburg, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 18:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Laingsburg High School (340 students)
Laingsburg Elementary School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Laingsburg Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Laingsburg Elementary School
521 students
- Laingsburg Hig
Laingsburg High School
340 students
- Laingsburg Mid
Laingsburg Middle School
251 students
What this shows Laingsburg Elementary School reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laingsburg Elementary School compares
Laingsburg 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 47% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$12,680
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 521 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.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Laingsburg Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Laingsburg Community Schools reports $12,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laingsburg Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laingsburg High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laingsburg Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laingsburg Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laingsburg Elementary School
How many students attend Laingsburg Elementary School?
Laingsburg Elementary School has 521 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Laingsburg, MI. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laingsburg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laingsburg Elementary School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laingsburg Elementary School?
29.0% of students at Laingsburg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laingsburg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Laingsburg Elementary School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Laingsburg, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laingsburg Elementary School?
Laingsburg Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laingsburg Elementary School rank among public schools in Laingsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Laingsburg Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Laingsburg, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Laingsburg Community Schools?
Besides Laingsburg Elementary School, Laingsburg Community Schools also operates Laingsburg High School (340 students) and Laingsburg Middle School (251 students). See the Laingsburg Community Schools district page for the complete list.