Enrollment
35
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 261041009039
Leonidas School — Colon, MI
Federal NCES profile for Leonidas School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 50
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Colon Community School District · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-31% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Leonidas School reports 35 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 4.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 93% below the Michigan average and 92% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Colon Community School District spends $14,410 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.9% from local sources (property taxes), 45.9% from the state, and 19.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Leonidas School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 31% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.0% | ▼ 93% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 6% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
4.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 93% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
— 31% below state mean
Top 13% in Michigan — lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,410
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 35 Top 6% in Michigan — larger than 94% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 -31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 4.0% -93% vs state
NCES ID 261041009039
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colon Community School District, which includes Leonidas School.
$14,410
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
Similar other schools in Colon
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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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 other school in COLON, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leonidas School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leonidas School is 12.5:1, which is 31% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a student body in COLON, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leonidas School?
Leonidas School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.