Enrollment
412
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richland, MI
Richland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Richland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261725005408
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Richland · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Richland, MI.
School address
District: Gull Lake Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261725005408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richland Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richland Elementary School
Richland Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Richland, Michigan, enrolling 412 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 412 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.
Against 602 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #299.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 824 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Gull Lake Community Schools also operates Gull Lake High School (877 students) and Gull Lake Middle School (717 students) alongside Richland 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 Richland Elementary School compares
Richland 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 44% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Michigan - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.2%
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
$12,960
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 77.4%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 5.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Richland Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gull Lake Community Schools, which includes Richland Elementary School.
$12,960
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 61.8%
Federal 6.8%
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 Richland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gull Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gull Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gull Lake Virtual Partnership | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kellogg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary 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 (~412 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Richland Elementary School
How many students attend Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% 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 Richland Elementary School?
30.5% of students at Richland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Richland Elementary School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Richland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland Elementary School?
Richland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Richland Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Richland, 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 Richland on the city page.
Is Richland Elementary School a good school?
Richland Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of 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 Gull Lake Community Schools?
Besides Richland Elementary School, Gull Lake Community Schools also operates Gull Lake High School (877 students), Gull Lake Middle School (717 students), and Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School (698 students). See the Gull Lake Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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