- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Lessenger Elementary School held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 262112005782 · Madison Heights, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 15.2:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lamphere High School (753 students)
Lessenger Elementary School held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lessenger Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lamphere High
Lamphere High School
753 students
- Page Middle Sc
Page Middle School
538 students
- Edmonson Eleme
Edmonson Elementary School
305 students
- Hiller Element 272
Hiller Elementary School
272 students
- Simonds Elemen 260
Simonds Elementary School
260 students
- This school 259
Lessenger Elementary School
259 students
What this shows Lessenger Elementary School reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lessenger Elementary School compares
Lessenger Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,489
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Lamphere Public Schools reports $18,489 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~259 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.