Enrollment
639
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Allen Park, MI
Lindemann Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lindemann Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260252003973
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lindemann Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Allen Park · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lindemann Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lindemann Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Allen Park, MI.
School address
District: Allen Park Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260252003973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lindemann Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lindemann Elementary School
Lindemann Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Allen Park, Michigan, enrolling 639 students.
At 16.4:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 37.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 639 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 542 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #327.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Allen Park Public Schools also operates Allen Park High School (1,133 students) and Allen Park Middle School (896 students) alongside Lindemann 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 Lindemann Elementary School compares
Lindemann 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Michigan - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$12,463
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
7
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 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 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Lindemann Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Allen Park Public Schools, which includes Lindemann Elementary School.
$12,463
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.8%
State 67.0%
Federal 8.2%
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 Lindemann Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennie Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arno Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lindemann Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other 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 (~639 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lindemann Elementary School
How many students attend Lindemann Elementary School?
Lindemann Elementary School has 639 students enrolled. It is a public school in Allen Park, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindemann Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindemann Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 Lindemann Elementary School?
37.6% of students at Lindemann Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lindemann Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lindemann Elementary School is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Allen Park, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lindemann Elementary School?
Lindemann Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Lindemann Elementary School rank among schools in Allen Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Lindemann Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Allen Park, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Allen Park on the city page.
Is Lindemann Elementary School a good school?
Lindemann Elementary School earns 24/100 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 Allen Park Public Schools?
Besides Lindemann Elementary School, Allen Park Public Schools also operates Allen Park High School (1,133 students), Allen Park Middle School (896 students), and Bennie Elementary School (513 students). See the Allen Park Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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