- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawton, MI
Lawton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lawton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262124005846
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawton Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Lawton · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lawton, MI.
School address
District: Lawton Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262124005846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Lawton Elementary School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 262124005846 · Lawton, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 14.2:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawton Middle School (325 students)
Lawton Elementary School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lawton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lawton Elementary School
397 students
- Lawton Middle
Lawton Middle School
325 students
- Lawton High Sc
Lawton High School
279 students
- Lawton Acceler 26
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center
26 students
What this shows Lawton Elementary School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawton Elementary School compares
Lawton 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Michigan - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$12,926
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Lawton Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lawton Community School District reports $12,926 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawton High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawton Accelerated Academic Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lawton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other 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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawton Elementary School
How many students attend Lawton Elementary School?
Lawton Elementary School has 397 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawton Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% lower 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 Lawton Elementary School?
49.1% of students at Lawton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lawton Elementary School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Lawton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawton Elementary School?
Lawton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Lawton Elementary School rank among schools in Lawton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Lawton, 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 Lawton Community School District?
Besides Lawton Elementary School, Lawton Community School District also operates Lawton Middle School (325 students), Lawton High School (279 students), and Lawton Accelerated Academic Center (26 students). See the Lawton Community School District district page for the complete list.