- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Midland, MI
Plymouth Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Plymouth Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262382006064
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plymouth Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Plymouth Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plymouth Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Midland, MI.
School address
District: Midland Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262382006064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Plymouth Elementary School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 262382006064 · Midland, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 15.6:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Hh Dow High School (1,272 students)
Plymouth Elementary School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Plymouth Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hh Dow High Sc
Hh Dow High School
1,272 students
- Midland High S
Midland High School
1,129 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
919 students
- Northeast Midd
Northeast Middle School
789 students
- Central Park E
Central Park Elementary School
646 students
- This school 406
Plymouth Elementary School
406 students
What this shows Plymouth Elementary School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plymouth Elementary School compares
Plymouth 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,162
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 82.0%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Plymouth Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Midland Public Schools reports $14,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plymouth Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hh Dow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Park Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plymouth Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Midland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plymouth Elementary School
How many students attend Plymouth Elementary School?
Plymouth Elementary School has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Midland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plymouth Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Plymouth Elementary School?
46.2% of students at Plymouth Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plymouth Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Plymouth Elementary School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Midland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plymouth Elementary School?
Plymouth Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Plymouth Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Plymouth Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Midland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Midland on the city page.
What other schools are in Midland Public Schools?
Besides Plymouth Elementary School, Midland Public Schools also operates Hh Dow High School (1,272 students), Midland High School (1,129 students), and Jefferson Middle School (919 students). See the Midland Public Schools district page for the complete list.