- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Escanaba, MI
Lemmer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lemmer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261350005017
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lemmer Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Escanaba · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lemmer Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lemmer Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Escanaba, MI.
School address
District: Escanaba Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261350005017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Lemmer Elementary School held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 261350005017 · Escanaba, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 14.8:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Escanaba Juniorsenior High School (1,089 students)
Lemmer Elementary School held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lemmer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Escanaba Junio
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School
1,089 students
- Escanaba Upper 426
Escanaba Upper Elementary
426 students
- This school 296
Lemmer Elementary School
296 students
- Webster Kinder 215
Webster Kindergarten Center
215 students
- Escanaba Stude 104
Escanaba Student Success Center
104 students
What this shows Lemmer Elementary School reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lemmer Elementary School compares
Lemmer 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 0% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Michigan - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$13,739
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 296 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 89.2%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Lemmer Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Escanaba Area Public Schools reports $13,739 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lemmer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escanaba Juniorsenior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escanaba Upper Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Kindergarten Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Escanaba Student Success Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lemmer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lemmer Elementary School
How many students attend Lemmer Elementary School?
Lemmer Elementary School has 296 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Escanaba, MI. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lemmer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lemmer Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 15% 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 Lemmer Elementary School?
54.1% of students at Lemmer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lemmer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lemmer Elementary School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Escanaba, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lemmer Elementary School?
Lemmer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Lemmer Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Escanaba?
By Resource Investment Index, Lemmer Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Escanaba, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Escanaba on the city page.
What other schools are in Escanaba Area Public Schools?
Besides Lemmer Elementary School, Escanaba Area Public Schools also operates Escanaba Juniorsenior High School (1,089 students), Escanaba Upper Elementary (426 students), and Webster Kindergarten Center (215 students). See the Escanaba Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.