- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middleville, MI
Lee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263381006925
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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
Lee Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Middleville · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lee Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lee Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Middleville, MI.
School address
District: Thornapple Kellogg School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263381006925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Lee Elementary School shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 263381006925 · Middleville, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 14.7:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Thornapple Kellogg High School (982 students)
Lee Elementary School shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thornapple Kel
Thornapple Kellogg High School
982 students
- Thornapple Kel
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
693 students
- Mcfall Element
Mcfall Elementary School
506 students
- Page Elementar
Page Elementary School
484 students
- This school
Lee Elementary School
398 students
What this shows Lee Elementary School reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lee Elementary School compares
Lee Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 35% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 29% in Michigan - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$13,578
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
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Lee Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Thornapple Kellogg School District reports $13,578 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornapple Kellogg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thornapple Kellogg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcfall Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lee Elementary School
How many students attend Lee Elementary School?
Lee Elementary School has 398 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middleville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 Lee Elementary School?
35.3% of students at Lee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lee Elementary School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Middleville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lee Elementary School?
Lee 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 Lee Elementary School rank among public schools in Middleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lee Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Middleville, 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 Middleville on the city page.
What other schools are in Thornapple Kellogg School District?
Besides Lee Elementary School, Thornapple Kellogg School District also operates Thornapple Kellogg High School (982 students), Thornapple Kellogg Middle School (693 students), and Mcfall Elementary School (506 students). See the Thornapple Kellogg School District district page for the complete list.