Enrollment
303
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eaton Rapids, MI
Lockwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lockwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261269004984
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lockwood Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Eaton Rapids · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lockwood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lockwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Eaton Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Eaton Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261269004984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lockwood Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lockwood Elementary School
Lockwood Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 303 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 303 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 530 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #136.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Eaton Rapids's public schools, it stands alongside Greyhound Central Elementary School (114 students): Lockwood Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 14.3:1).
Eaton Rapids Public Schools also operates Eaton Rapids High School (637 students) and Eaton Rapids Middle School (410 students) alongside Lockwood 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 Lockwood Elementary School compares
Lockwood 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Michigan - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$13,316
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 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 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Lockwood Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eaton Rapids Public Schools, which includes Lockwood Elementary School.
$13,316
Per student
-1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.7%
State 50.2%
Federal 9.2%
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 Lockwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Rapids High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eaton Rapids Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greyhound Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greyhound Central Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greyhound Central Performance Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lockwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Eaton Rapids
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~303 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lockwood Elementary School
How many students attend Lockwood Elementary School?
Lockwood Elementary School has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eaton Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lockwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lockwood Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% lower 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 Lockwood Elementary School?
38.1% of students at Lockwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lockwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lockwood Elementary School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Eaton Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lockwood Elementary School?
Lockwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lockwood Elementary School rank among schools in Eaton Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Lockwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Eaton Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Eaton Rapids on the city page.
Is Lockwood Elementary School a good school?
Lockwood Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools. 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 Eaton Rapids Public Schools?
Besides Lockwood Elementary School, Eaton Rapids Public Schools also operates Eaton Rapids High School (637 students), Eaton Rapids Middle School (410 students), and Greyhound Intermediate School (375 students). See the Eaton Rapids Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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