Enrollment
441
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lighthouse Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lighthouse Elementary School
Lighthouse Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in New Baltimore, Michigan, enrolling 441 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.3% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 441 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 527 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #349.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Anchor Bay School District also operates Anchor Bay High School (1,740 students) and Anchor Bay Middle School North (671 students) alongside Lighthouse 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 Lighthouse Elementary School compares
Lighthouse 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,460
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anchor Bay School District, which includes Lighthouse Elementary School.
$12,460
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 59.6%
Federal 7.6%
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 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
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~441 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in New Baltimore on the city page.
Is Lighthouse Elementary School a good school?
Lighthouse 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 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.
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