Enrollment
319
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Homer, MI
Lillian Fletcher Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lillian Fletcher Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261854005539
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lillian Fletcher Elem School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Homer · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lillian Fletcher Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lillian Fletcher Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Homer, MI.
School address
District: Homer Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261854005539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lillian Fletcher Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lillian Fletcher Elem School
Lillian Fletcher Elem School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Homer, Michigan, enrolling 319 students.
At 17.7:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 319 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 604 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #524, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Homer Community School District also operates Homer Middle School (268 students) and Homer Community High School (247 students) alongside Lillian Fletcher Elem 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 Lillian Fletcher Elem School compares
Lillian Fletcher Elem 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▲ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Michigan - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$13,429
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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 + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 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 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Lillian Fletcher Elem School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Homer Community School District, which includes Lillian Fletcher Elem School.
$13,429
Per student
-1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 64.1%
Federal 15.2%
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 Lillian Fletcher Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Homer Community High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lillian Fletcher Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~319 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lillian Fletcher Elem School
How many students attend Lillian Fletcher Elem School?
Lillian Fletcher Elem School has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Homer, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lillian Fletcher Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lillian Fletcher Elem School is 17.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lillian Fletcher Elem School?
60.7% of students at Lillian Fletcher Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lillian Fletcher Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Lillian Fletcher Elem School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Homer, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lillian Fletcher Elem School?
Lillian Fletcher Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Lillian Fletcher Elem School rank among public schools in Homer?
By Resource Investment Index, Lillian Fletcher Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Homer, 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 Homer on the city page.
Is Lillian Fletcher Elem School a good school?
Lillian Fletcher Elem School earns 20/100 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 Homer Community School District?
Besides Lillian Fletcher Elem School, Homer Community School District also operates Homer Middle School (268 students) and Homer Community High School (247 students). See the Homer Community School District district page for the complete list.
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