- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carleton, MI
Loren Eyler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Loren Eyler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260198003942
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loren Eyler Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Carleton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Loren Eyler Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loren Eyler Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Carleton, MI.
School address
District: Airport Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260198003942 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Loren Eyler Elementary School shrank from 296 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.1 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 260198003942 · Carleton, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 18.3:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Airport Senior High School (760 students)
Loren Eyler Elementary School shrank from 296 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 16.1 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Loren Eyler Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Airport Senior
Airport Senior High School
760 students
- Wagar 78 Middl
Wagar 78 Middle School
641 students
- Joseph C Sterl
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School
370 students
- This school 292
Loren Eyler Elementary School
292 students
- Fred W Ritter 265
Fred W Ritter Elementary School
265 students
- Henry Niederme 242
Henry Niedermeier Elementary School
242 students
What this shows Loren Eyler Elementary School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loren Eyler Elementary School compares
Loren Eyler 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,138
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
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Loren Eyler Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Airport Community Schools reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Loren Eyler Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wagar 78 Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph C Sterling Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fred W Ritter Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry Niedermeier Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loren Eyler Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 29.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Carleton
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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Loren Eyler Elementary School
How many students attend Loren Eyler Elementary School?
Loren Eyler Elementary School has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carleton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loren Eyler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loren Eyler Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Loren Eyler Elementary School?
46.3% of students at Loren Eyler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loren Eyler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Loren Eyler Elementary School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Carleton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loren Eyler Elementary School?
Loren Eyler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Loren Eyler Elementary School rank among public schools in Carleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Loren Eyler Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Carleton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Carleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Airport Community Schools?
Besides Loren Eyler Elementary School, Airport Community Schools also operates Airport Senior High School (760 students), Wagar 78 Middle School (641 students), and Joseph C Sterling Elementary School (370 students). See the Airport Community Schools district page for the complete list.