Enrollment
911
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ludington, MI
Ludington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ludington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262220005930
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ludington Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ludington · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ludington Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ludington Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ludington, MI.
School address
District: Ludington Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262220005930 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ludington Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ludington Elementary School
Ludington Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Ludington, Michigan, enrolling 911 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.1% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 94% of state schools at 911 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 219 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #134.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Ludington Area School District also operates Ludington High School (687 students) and Oj Dejonge Middle School (447 students) alongside Ludington 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 Ludington Elementary School compares
Ludington 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▼ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 911 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
911
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$12,900
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
2
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Ludington Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ludington Area School District, which includes Ludington Elementary School.
$12,900
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.0%
State 15.3%
Federal 6.8%
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 Ludington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludington High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oj Dejonge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ludington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~911 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ludington Elementary School
How many students attend Ludington Elementary School?
Ludington Elementary School has 911 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ludington, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ludington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ludington Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Ludington Elementary School?
50.1% of students at Ludington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ludington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ludington Elementary School is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Ludington, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ludington Elementary School?
Ludington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Ludington Elementary School rank among public schools in Ludington?
By Resource Investment Index, Ludington Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ludington, 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 Ludington on the city page.
Is Ludington Elementary School a good school?
Ludington Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Ludington Area School District?
Besides Ludington Elementary School, Ludington Area School District also operates Ludington High School (687 students) and Oj Dejonge Middle School (447 students). See the Ludington Area School District district page for the complete list.
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