Enrollment
296
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lemmer Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lemmer Elementary School
Lemmer Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Escanaba, Michigan, enrolling 296 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.1% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 296 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 595 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #119.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Escanaba Area Public Schools also operates Escanaba Juniorsenior High School (1,089 students) and Escanaba Upper Elementary (426 students) alongside Lemmer 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 Lemmer Elementary School compares
Lemmer 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,741
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Escanaba Area Public Schools, which includes Lemmer Elementary School.
$12,741
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.7%
State 57.6%
Federal 18.6%
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 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
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- 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
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 (~296 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lemmer Elementary School a good school?
Lemmer Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of 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 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.
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