- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Ludington Elementary School held near 902 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.5 → 56.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 262220005930 · Ludington, MI Other · MID · TRAD
911 enr · 16.9:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Ludington High School (687 students)
Ludington Elementary School held near 902 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.5 → 56.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ludington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ludington Elementary School
911 students
- Ludington High
Ludington High School
687 students
- Oj Dejonge Mid
Oj Dejonge Middle School
447 students
What this shows Ludington Elementary School reports 911 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ludington Elementary School compares
Ludington Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,713
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
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.
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
District finance for Ludington Area School District reports $14,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~911 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 900 (2022-23) → 902 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.