Enrollment
233
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eau Claire, MI
Lybrook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lybrook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261281004987
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lybrook Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Eau Claire · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 94.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lybrook Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lybrook Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Eau Claire, MI.
School address
District: Eau Claire Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261281004987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lybrook Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lybrook Elementary School
Lybrook Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Eau Claire, Michigan, enrolling 233 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.3:1, Lybrook Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Michigan schools and 30% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 94.6% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 233 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 225 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Eau Claire Public Schools also operates Eau Claire High School (180 students) and Eau Claire Middle School (139 students) alongside Lybrook 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 Lybrook Elementary School compares
Lybrook 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.6% | ▲ 74% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 14% in Michigan - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.8%
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
$14,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%
African American 32.2%
White 31.8%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Lybrook Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eau Claire Public Schools, which includes Lybrook Elementary School.
$14,272
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.5%
State 65.1%
Federal 22.4%
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 Lybrook Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eau Claire Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Way Eau Claire | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lybrook Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~233 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lybrook Elementary School
How many students attend Lybrook Elementary School?
Lybrook Elementary School has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eau Claire, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lybrook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lybrook Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% 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 Lybrook Elementary School?
94.6% of students at Lybrook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lybrook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lybrook Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.8% of enrollment, in Eau Claire, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lybrook Elementary School?
Lybrook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lybrook Elementary School rank among public schools in Eau Claire?
By Resource Investment Index, Lybrook Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Eau Claire, 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 Eau Claire on the city page.
Is Lybrook Elementary School a good school?
Lybrook Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Eau Claire Public Schools?
Besides Lybrook Elementary School, Eau Claire Public Schools also operates Eau Claire High School (180 students), Eau Claire Middle School (139 students), and Way Eau Claire (35 students). See the Eau Claire Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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