Enrollment
287
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grosse Ile, MI
Parke Lane Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Parke Lane Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261722005402
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parke Lane Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Grosse Ile · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Parke Lane Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parke Lane Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Grosse Ile, MI.
School address
District: Grosse Ile Township Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261722005402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parke Lane Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parke Lane Elementary School
Parke Lane Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Grosse Ile, Michigan, enrolling 287 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.5% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Michigan average.
With 287 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 146 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #113, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Grosse Ile Township Schools also operates Grosse Ile High School (510 students) and Grosse Ile Middle School (383 students) alongside Parke Lane 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 Parke Lane Elementary School compares
Parke Lane 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 75% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Michigan - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$13,471
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Parke Lane Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grosse Ile Township Schools, which includes Parke Lane Elementary School.
$13,471
Per student
0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 64.2%
Federal 8.4%
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 Parke Lane Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grosse Ile High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grosse Ile Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parke Lane Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~287 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Parke Lane Elementary School
How many students attend Parke Lane Elementary School?
Parke Lane Elementary School has 287 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grosse Ile, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parke Lane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parke Lane Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Parke Lane Elementary School?
13.5% of students at Parke Lane Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parke Lane Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parke Lane Elementary School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Grosse Ile, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parke Lane Elementary School?
Parke Lane Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Parke Lane Elementary School rank among public schools in Grosse Ile?
By Resource Investment Index, Parke Lane Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Grosse Ile, 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 Grosse Ile on the city page.
Is Parke Lane Elementary School a good school?
Parke Lane Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Grosse Ile Township Schools?
Besides Parke Lane Elementary School, Grosse Ile Township Schools also operates Grosse Ile High School (510 students), Grosse Ile Middle School (383 students), and Meridian Elementary School (313 students). See the Grosse Ile Township Schools district page for the complete list.
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