- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, MI
Meyer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meyer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261114004567
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meyer Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 275
- students enrolled
Meyer Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Croswell-Lexington Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261114004567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Meyer Elementary School shrank from 322 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 261114004567 · Lexington, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 13.8:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Croswelllexington High School (523 students)
Meyer Elementary School shrank from 322 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Meyer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Croswelllexing
Croswelllexington High School
523 students
- Croswelllexing
Croswelllexington Middle School
508 students
- Frostick Schoo
Frostick School
324 students
- This school
Meyer Elementary School
275 students
- Pioneer High S 78
Pioneer High School
78 students
What this shows Meyer Elementary School reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meyer Elementary School compares
Meyer Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Michigan - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$13,710
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Meyer Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Croswell-Lexington Community Schools reports $13,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meyer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croswelllexington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Croswelllexington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frostick School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Meyer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Meyer Elementary School
How many students attend Meyer Elementary School?
Meyer Elementary School has 275 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, MI. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meyer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meyer Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% 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 Meyer Elementary School?
42.5% of students at Meyer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meyer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meyer Elementary School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Lexington, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meyer Elementary School?
Meyer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Croswell-Lexington Community Schools?
Besides Meyer Elementary School, Croswell-Lexington Community Schools also operates Croswelllexington High School (523 students), Croswelllexington Middle School (508 students), and Frostick School (324 students). See the Croswell-Lexington Community Schools district page for the complete list.