- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Lillian Fletcher Elem School shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 261854005539 · Homer, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 17.7:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Homer Middle School (268 students)
Lillian Fletcher Elem School shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lillian Fletcher Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lillian Fletcher Elem School
319 students
- Homer Middle S
Homer Middle School
268 students
- Homer Communit
Homer Community High School
247 students
What this shows Lillian Fletcher Elem School reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lillian Fletcher Elem School compares
Lillian Fletcher Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$14,749
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Homer Community School District reports $14,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~319 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), down 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.