- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Lindemann Elementary School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 260252003973 · Allen Park, MI Other · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 16.4:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Allen Park High School (1,133 students)
Lindemann Elementary School held near 642 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lindemann Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allen Park Hig
Allen Park High School
1,133 students
- Allen Park Mid
Allen Park Middle School
896 students
- This school
Lindemann Elementary School
639 students
- Bennie Element
Bennie Elementary School
513 students
- Arno Elementar
Arno Elementary School
513 students
What this shows Lindemann Elementary School reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lindemann Elementary School compares
Lindemann 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,864
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Allen Park Public Schools reports $13,864 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~639 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.