Enrollment
479
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frankenmuth, MI
Lorenz C List School
Federal NCES profile for Lorenz C List School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261476005173
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lorenz C List School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Frankenmuth · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lorenz C List School has class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lorenz C List School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Frankenmuth, MI.
School address
District: Frankenmuth School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261476005173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lorenz C List School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lorenz C List School
Lorenz C List School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Frankenmuth, Michigan, enrolling 479 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.8% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 479 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.
Among 495 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #48, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Frankenmuth School District also operates Frankenmuth High School (504 students) and Ef Rittmueller Middle School (368 students) alongside Lorenz C List 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 Lorenz C List School compares
Lorenz C List 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Michigan - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,656
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
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.
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 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Lorenz C List School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frankenmuth School District, which includes Lorenz C List School.
$11,656
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 52.1%
Federal 6.6%
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 Lorenz C List School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankenmuth High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ef Rittmueller Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lorenz C List School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~479 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lorenz C List School
How many students attend Lorenz C List School?
Lorenz C List School has 479 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frankenmuth, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lorenz C List School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lorenz C List School is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lorenz C List School?
21.8% of students at Lorenz C List School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lorenz C List School?
The largest demographic group at Lorenz C List School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Frankenmuth, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lorenz C List School?
Lorenz C List School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Lorenz C List School rank among public schools in Frankenmuth?
By Resource Investment Index, Lorenz C List School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Frankenmuth, 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 Frankenmuth on the city page.
Is Lorenz C List School a good school?
Lorenz C List School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Frankenmuth School District?
Besides Lorenz C List School, Frankenmuth School District also operates Frankenmuth High School (504 students) and Ef Rittmueller Middle School (368 students). See the Frankenmuth School District district page for the complete list.
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