Enrollment
521
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laingsburg Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laingsburg Elementary School
Laingsburg Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Laingsburg, Michigan, enrolling 521 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 521 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 578 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #358.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 521 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Laingsburg Community Schools also operates Laingsburg High School (340 students) and Laingsburg Middle School (251 students) alongside Laingsburg 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 Laingsburg Elementary School compares
Laingsburg 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,377
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laingsburg Community Schools, which includes Laingsburg Elementary School.
$11,377
Per student
-16%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 65.5%
Federal 10.7%
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 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
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary 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 (~521 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Laingsburg on the city page.
Is Laingsburg Elementary School a good school?
Laingsburg Elementary School earns 27/100 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 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.
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