Enrollment
141
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alma, MI
Luce Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Luce Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260264007508
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luce Road Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Alma · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Luce Road Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luce Road Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Alma, MI.
School address
District: Alma Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260264007508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Luce Road Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Luce Road Elementary School
Luce Road Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Alma, Michigan, enrolling 141 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.7:1, Luce Road Elementary School is leaner than roughly 95% of Michigan schools and 62% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 141 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 209 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 39/100).
Alma Public Schools also operates Alma Senior High School (552 students) and Donald L Pavlik Middle School (457 students) alongside Luce Road 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 Luce Road Elementary School compares
Luce Road 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 | 6.7:1 | ▼ 62% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.7:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 5% in Michigan - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,308
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 8.5%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Luce Road Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alma Public Schools, which includes Luce Road Elementary School.
$13,308
Per student
-1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.9%
State 57.6%
Federal 14.5%
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 Luce Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donald L Pavlik Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luce Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~141 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Luce Road Elementary School
How many students attend Luce Road Elementary School?
Luce Road Elementary School has 141 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alma, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luce Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Luce Road Elementary School is 6.7:1, which is 62% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 57% 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 Luce Road Elementary School?
66.4% of students at Luce Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luce Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Luce Road Elementary School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Alma, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luce Road Elementary School?
Luce Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Luce Road Elementary School rank among public schools in Alma?
By Resource Investment Index, Luce Road Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Alma, 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 Alma on the city page.
Is Luce Road Elementary School a good school?
Luce Road Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% 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 Alma Public Schools?
Besides Luce Road Elementary School, Alma Public Schools also operates Alma Senior High School (552 students), Donald L Pavlik Middle School (457 students), and Hillcrest Elementary School (400 students). See the Alma Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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