- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Luther C Klager Elem School held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 262238005953 · Manchester, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 12.5:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Manchester Juniorsenior High School (287 students)
Luther C Klager Elem School held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Luther C Klager Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manchester Jun
Manchester Juniorsenior High School
287 students
- Riverside Inte
Riverside Intermediate School
188 students
- This school
Luther C Klager Elem School
163 students
What this shows Luther C Klager Elem School reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luther C Klager Elem School compares
Luther C Klager Elem 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,715
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
District finance for Manchester Community Schools reports $15,715 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~163 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 175 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.