- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-156 students YoY
Luce Road Elementary School shrank from 304 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (-51.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-156 students YoY 260264007508 · Alma, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
141 enr · 6.7:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Alma Senior High School (552 students)
Luce Road Elementary School shrank from 304 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (-51.3%). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Luce Road Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alma Senior Hi
Alma Senior High School
552 students
- Donald L Pavli
Donald L Pavlik Middle School
457 students
- Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elementary School
400 students
- Pine Avenue El
Pine Avenue Elementary School
265 students
- This school 141
Luce Road Elementary School
141 students
What this shows Luce Road Elementary School reports 141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luce Road Elementary School compares
Luce Road 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,702
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
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.
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
District finance for Alma Public Schools reports $14,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~141 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), down 156.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.