- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Lockwood Elementary School grew from 307 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 261269004984 · Eaton Rapids, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 13.8:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Eaton Rapids High School (637 students)
Lockwood Elementary School grew from 307 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lockwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eaton Rapids H
Eaton Rapids High School
637 students
- Eaton Rapids M
Eaton Rapids Middle School
410 students
- Greyhound Inte
Greyhound Intermediate School
375 students
- This school
Lockwood Elementary School
303 students
- Greyhound Cent 114
Greyhound Central Elementary School
114 students
- Greyhound Cent 75
Greyhound Central Performance Academy
75 students
What this shows Lockwood Elementary School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lockwood Elementary School compares
Lockwood Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,614
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
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.
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
District finance for Eaton Rapids Public Schools reports $14,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), up 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.