- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Parke Lane Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 261722005402 · Grosse Ile, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 15.9:1 · 13.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Grosse Ile High School (510 students)
Parke Lane Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Parke Lane Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grosse Ile Hig
Grosse Ile High School
510 students
- Grosse Ile Mid
Grosse Ile Middle School
383 students
- Meridian Eleme
Meridian Elementary School
313 students
- This school
Parke Lane Elementary School
287 students
What this shows Parke Lane Elementary School reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parke Lane Elementary School compares
Parke Lane Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,681
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
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.
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
District finance for Grosse Ile Township Schools reports $15,681 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~287 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.