- Enrollment
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chesterfield, MI
Lottie M Schmidt Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lottie M Schmidt Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260279004001
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lottie M Schmidt Elem School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lottie M Schmidt Elem School has class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lottie M Schmidt Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Chesterfield, MI.
School address
District: Anchor Bay School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260279004001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Lottie M Schmidt Elem School grew from 316 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 260279004001 · Chesterfield, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 18.8:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Anchor Bay High School (1,740 students)
Lottie M Schmidt Elem School grew from 316 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lottie M Schmidt Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anchor Bay Hig
Anchor Bay High School
1,740 students
- Anchor Bay Mid 671
Anchor Bay Middle School North
671 students
- Anchor Bay Mid 509
Anchor Bay Middle School South
509 students
- Great Oaks Ele 468
Great Oaks Elementary School
468 students
- Lighthouse Ele 441
Lighthouse Elementary School
441 students
- This school 338
Lottie M Schmidt Elem School
338 students
What this shows Lottie M Schmidt Elem School reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lottie M Schmidt Elem School compares
Lottie M Schmidt Elem 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Michigan - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$14,363
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 4.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Lottie M Schmidt Elem School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Anchor Bay School District reports $14,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lottie M Schmidt Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anchor Bay Middle School North | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anchor Bay Middle School South | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Oaks Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lottie M Schmidt Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lottie M Schmidt Elem School
How many students attend Lottie M Schmidt Elem School?
Lottie M Schmidt Elem School has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chesterfield, MI. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lottie M Schmidt Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lottie M Schmidt Elem School is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lottie M Schmidt Elem School?
30.7% of students at Lottie M Schmidt Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lottie M Schmidt Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Lottie M Schmidt Elem School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Chesterfield, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lottie M Schmidt Elem School?
Lottie M Schmidt Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Lottie M Schmidt Elem School rank among elementary schools in Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Lottie M Schmidt Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Chesterfield, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chesterfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Anchor Bay School District?
Besides Lottie M Schmidt Elem School, Anchor Bay School District also operates Anchor Bay High School (1,740 students), Anchor Bay Middle School North (671 students), and Anchor Bay Middle School South (509 students). See the Anchor Bay School District district page for the complete list.