Enrollment
619
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Warren, MI
Lean Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lean Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263519007099
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lean Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lean Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lean Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Warren, MI.
School address
District: Warren Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263519007099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lean Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lean Elementary School
Lean Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Warren, Michigan, enrolling 619 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 619 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 328 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #148.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Asian (43%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 619 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Warren's public schools, it stands alongside Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Dequindre (573 students): Lean Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.8:1 vs 13.6:1).
Warren Consolidated Schools also operates Warren Mott High School (1,335 students) and Sterling Heights Senior Hs (1,262 students) alongside Lean 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 Lean Elementary School compares
Lean 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Michigan - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$15,519
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 619 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 43.1%
Asian 43.1%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Lean Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren Consolidated Schools, which includes Lean Elementary School.
$15,519
Per student
+15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 51.1%
Federal 15.7%
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 Lean Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Mott High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sterling Heights Senior Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cousino Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grissom Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carter Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lean Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Warren
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~619 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lean Elementary School
How many students attend Lean Elementary School?
Lean Elementary School has 619 students enrolled. It is a public school in Warren, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lean Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lean Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lean Elementary School?
77.2% of students at Lean Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lean Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lean Elementary School is Asian at 43.1% of enrollment, in Warren, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lean Elementary School?
Lean Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Lean Elementary School rank among schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Lean Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Warren, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Warren on the city page.
Is Lean Elementary School a good school?
Lean Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. It is also more 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 Warren Consolidated Schools?
Besides Lean Elementary School, Warren Consolidated Schools also operates Warren Mott High School (1,335 students), Sterling Heights Senior Hs (1,262 students), and Cousino Senior High School (1,250 students). See the Warren Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.
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