- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Leonidas School grew from 25 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (+12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 2.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 261041009039 · Colon, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
35 enr · 17.5:1 · 4.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Colon High School (271 students)
Leonidas School grew from 25 students in 2022-23 to 28 in 2023-24 (+12.0%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 2.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Leonidas School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colon High Sch
Colon High School
271 students
- Colon Elementa
Colon Elementary School
223 students
- This school 35
Leonidas School
35 students
What this shows Leonidas School reports 35 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leonidas School compares
Leonidas School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,000
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.
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.
District finance for Colon Community School District reports $14,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other 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 (~35 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 25 (2022-23) → 28 (2023-24), up 3.
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.
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.