- Enrollment
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Baltimore, MI
Lighthouse Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lighthouse Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260279001490
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lighthouse Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in New Baltimore · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lighthouse Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Baltimore, MI.
School address
District: Anchor Bay School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260279001490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Lighthouse Elementary School held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 260279001490 · New Baltimore, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 17:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Anchor Bay High School (1,740 students)
Lighthouse Elementary School held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lighthouse Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anchor Bay Hig
Anchor Bay High School
1,740 students
- Anchor Bay Mid 671
Anchor Bay Middle School North
671 students
- Anchor Bay Mid 509
Anchor Bay Middle School South
509 students
- Great Oaks Ele 468
Great Oaks Elementary School
468 students
- This school 441
Lighthouse Elementary School
441 students
- Ashley Element 441
Ashley Elementary School
441 students
What this shows Lighthouse Elementary School reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lighthouse Elementary School compares
Lighthouse 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 55% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$14,363
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Lighthouse Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Anchor Bay School District reports $14,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lighthouse Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anchor Bay Middle School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anchor Bay Middle School South | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Oaks Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ashley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lighthouse Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lighthouse Elementary School
How many students attend Lighthouse Elementary School?
Lighthouse Elementary School has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Baltimore, MI. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Elementary School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Lighthouse Elementary School?
24.3% of students at Lighthouse Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lighthouse Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lighthouse Elementary School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in New Baltimore, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lighthouse Elementary School?
Lighthouse 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 Lighthouse Elementary School rank among public schools in New Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Baltimore, 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 Anchor Bay School District?
Besides Lighthouse Elementary School, Anchor Bay School District also operates Anchor Bay High School (1,740 students), Anchor Bay Middle School North (671 students), and Anchor Bay Middle School South (509 students). See the Anchor Bay School District district page for the complete list.