Enrollment
259
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison Heights, MI
Lessenger Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lessenger Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262112005782
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lessenger Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Madison Heights · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lessenger Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lessenger Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Madison Heights, MI.
School address
District: Lamphere Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262112005782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lessenger Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lessenger Elementary School
Lessenger Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Madison Heights, Michigan, enrolling 259 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 259 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 321 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #208.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lamphere Public Schools spends $16,591 per pupil, 23% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Madison Heights's public schools, it stands alongside Keys Grace Academy (530 students): Lessenger Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 20.4:1).
Lamphere Public Schools also operates Lamphere High School (753 students) and Page Middle School (538 students) alongside Lessenger 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 Lessenger Elementary School compares
Lessenger 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 37% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Michigan - lower ratio than 66% 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
$16,591
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 69.9%
African American 13.1%
Asian 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Lessenger Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamphere Public Schools, which includes Lessenger Elementary School.
$16,591
Per student
+23%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.3%
State 43.1%
Federal 10.6%
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 Lessenger Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamphere High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edmonson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiller Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Simonds Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lessenger Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Madison Heights
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~259 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lessenger Elementary School
How many students attend Lessenger Elementary School?
Lessenger Elementary School has 259 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison Heights, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lessenger Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lessenger Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Lessenger Elementary School?
34.3% of students at Lessenger Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lessenger Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lessenger Elementary School is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Madison Heights, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lessenger Elementary School?
Lessenger Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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).
How does Lessenger Elementary School rank among schools in Madison Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Lessenger Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Madison Heights, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Madison Heights on the city page.
Is Lessenger Elementary School a good school?
Lessenger Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Lamphere Public Schools?
Besides Lessenger Elementary School, Lamphere Public Schools also operates Lamphere High School (753 students), Page Middle School (538 students), and Edmonson Elementary School (305 students). See the Lamphere Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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