- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Litchfield, MI
Litchfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Litchfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262175005874
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Litchfield Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 110
- students enrolled
Litchfield Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Litchfield Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262175005874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Litchfield Elementary School shrank from 120 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 262175005874 · Litchfield, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
110 enr · 15.7:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Litchfield High School (143 students)
Litchfield Elementary School shrank from 120 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE lost 7.5 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Litchfield Elementary School compares
Litchfield Elementary 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Michigan - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.7%
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
$16,992
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Litchfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Litchfield Community Schools reports $16,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Litchfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Litchfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~110 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Litchfield Elementary School
How many students attend Litchfield Elementary School?
Litchfield Elementary School has 110 students enrolled. It is a public school in Litchfield, MI. CCD year-over-year: 120 (2022-23) → 105 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 0% 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 Litchfield Elementary School?
70.8% of students at Litchfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Litchfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Litchfield Elementary School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Litchfield, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Litchfield Elementary School?
Litchfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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).
What other schools are in Litchfield Community Schools?
Besides Litchfield Elementary School, Litchfield Community Schools also operates Litchfield High School (143 students). See the Litchfield Community Schools district page for the complete list.