Enrollment
528
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester Hills, MI
Long Meadow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Long Meadow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262994006575
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Long Meadow Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #7 of 16
- schools in Rochester Hills · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Long Meadow Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Long Meadow Elementary School ranks #7 of 16 schools in Rochester Hills, MI.
School address
District: Rochester Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262994006575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Long Meadow Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Long Meadow Elementary School
Long Meadow Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rochester Hills, Michigan, enrolling 528 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.4% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 528 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 377 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #141.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 43/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Rochester Community School District also operates Rochester High School (1,682 students) and Rochester Adams High School (1,521 students) alongside Long Meadow 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 Long Meadow Elementary School compares
Long Meadow 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 73% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Michigan - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,107
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
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 74.4%
Asian 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Long Meadow Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester Community School District, which includes Long Meadow Elementary School.
$13,107
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 65.4%
Federal 5.3%
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 Long Meadow Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rochester Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stoney Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hart Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Hoosen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Long Meadow Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~528 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Long Meadow Elementary School
How many students attend Long Meadow Elementary School?
Long Meadow Elementary School has 528 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester Hills, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Meadow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Meadow Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Long Meadow Elementary School?
14.4% of students at Long Meadow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Long Meadow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Long Meadow Elementary School is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Rochester Hills, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Long Meadow Elementary School?
Long Meadow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Long Meadow Elementary School rank among schools in Rochester Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Long Meadow Elementary School ranks #7 of 16 schools in Rochester Hills, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rochester Hills on the city page.
Is Long Meadow Elementary School a good school?
Long Meadow Elementary School earns 37/100 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 Rochester Community School District?
Besides Long Meadow Elementary School, Rochester Community School District also operates Rochester High School (1,682 students), Rochester Adams High School (1,521 students), and Stoney Creek High School (1,478 students). See the Rochester Community School District district page for the complete list.
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