Enrollment
35
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colon, MI
Leonidas School
Federal NCES profile for Leonidas School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261041009039
👥 S:T ratio 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leonidas School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Colon · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 4.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Leonidas School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leonidas School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Colon, MI.
School address
District: Colon Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261041009039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leonidas School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leonidas School
Leonidas School is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Colon, Michigan, enrolling 35 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.0% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the Michigan average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Michigan schools, with 35 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Colon Community School District also operates Colon High School (271 students) and Colon Elementary School (223 students) alongside Leonidas 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 Leonidas School compares
Leonidas 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.0% | ▼ 93% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,387
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.
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 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Leonidas School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colon Community School District, which includes Leonidas School.
$11,387
Per student
-16%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.9%
State 45.9%
Federal 19.2%
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 Leonidas School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colon Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leonidas School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~35 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Leonidas School
How many students attend Leonidas School?
Leonidas School has 35 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leonidas School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leonidas School is 17.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leonidas School?
4.0% of students at Leonidas School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leonidas School?
The largest demographic group at Leonidas School is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Colon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leonidas School?
Leonidas School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Leonidas School rank among public schools in Colon?
By Resource Investment Index, Leonidas School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Colon, 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 Colon on the city page.
Is Leonidas School a good school?
Leonidas School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less 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 Colon Community School District?
Besides Leonidas School, Colon Community School District also operates Colon High School (271 students) and Colon Elementary School (223 students). See the Colon Community School District district page for the complete list.
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