Enrollment
163
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manchester, MI
Luther C Klager Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Luther C Klager Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262238005953
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luther C Klager Elem School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Luther C Klager Elem School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luther C Klager Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Manchester, MI.
School address
District: Manchester Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262238005953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Luther C Klager Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Luther C Klager Elem School
Luther C Klager Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Manchester, Michigan, enrolling 163 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.5:1, Luther C Klager Elem School is leaner than roughly 85% of Michigan schools and 29% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 163 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 93 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #71, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Manchester Community Schools also operates Manchester Juniorsenior High School (287 students) and Riverside Intermediate School (188 students) alongside Luther C Klager Elem 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 Luther C Klager Elem School compares
Luther C Klager Elem 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 15% in Michigan - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.1%
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
$12,955
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Luther C Klager Elem School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manchester Community Schools, which includes Luther C Klager Elem School.
$12,955
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 37.2%
Federal 10.2%
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 Luther C Klager Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Juniorsenior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luther C Klager Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~163 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Luther C Klager Elem School
How many students attend Luther C Klager Elem School?
Luther C Klager Elem School has 163 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manchester, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther C Klager Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther C Klager Elem School is 12.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% 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 Luther C Klager Elem School?
31.4% of students at Luther C Klager Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luther C Klager Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Luther C Klager Elem School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Manchester, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luther C Klager Elem School?
Luther C Klager Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Luther C Klager Elem School rank among public schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Luther C Klager Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Manchester, 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 Manchester on the city page.
Is Luther C Klager Elem School a good school?
Luther C Klager Elem School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% 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 Manchester Community Schools?
Besides Luther C Klager Elem School, Manchester Community Schools also operates Manchester Juniorsenior High School (287 students) and Riverside Intermediate School (188 students). See the Manchester Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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