Enrollment
241
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leonard, MI
Leonard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Leonard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262724006337
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leonard Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools.
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 241
- students enrolled
Leonard Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Oxford Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262724006337 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leonard Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leonard Elementary School
Leonard Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Leonard, Michigan, enrolling 241 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.5% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 241 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 190 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #132.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Oxford Community Schools also operates Oxford High School (1,568 students) and Oxford Virtual Academy (1,249 students) alongside Leonard 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 Leonard Elementary School compares
Leonard 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 70% | - | - |
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.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
34.0%
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
$14,727
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Leonard Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oxford Community Schools, which includes Leonard Elementary School.
$14,727
Per student
+9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 67.0%
Federal 7.2%
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 Leonard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oxford Virtual Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oxford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leonard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,249
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~241 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Leonard Elementary School
How many students attend Leonard Elementary School?
Leonard Elementary School has 241 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leonard, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leonard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leonard 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 Leonard Elementary School?
23.5% of students at Leonard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leonard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Leonard Elementary School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Leonard, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leonard Elementary School?
Leonard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Leonard Elementary School a good school?
Leonard Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Oxford Community Schools?
Besides Leonard Elementary School, Oxford Community Schools also operates Oxford High School (1,568 students), Oxford Virtual Academy (1,249 students), and Oxford Middle School (938 students). See the Oxford Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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