Enrollment
276
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roscommon, MI
Roscommon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Roscommon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261583005231
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roscommon Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Roscommon · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Roscommon Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roscommon Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Roscommon, MI.
School address
District: Roscommon Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261583005231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roscommon Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roscommon Elementary School
Roscommon Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Roscommon, Michigan, enrolling 276 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.3% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 276 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 544 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #359.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Roscommon Area Public Schools also operates Roscommon High School (337 students) and Roscommon Middle School (178 students) alongside Roscommon 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 Roscommon Elementary School compares
Roscommon 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Michigan - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$14,586
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
8
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 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 95.3%
Two or More 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Roscommon Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roscommon Area Public Schools, which includes Roscommon Elementary School.
$14,586
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.4%
State 12.3%
Federal 17.2%
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 Roscommon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roscommon High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roscommon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roscommon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~276 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Roscommon Elementary School
How many students attend Roscommon Elementary School?
Roscommon Elementary School has 276 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roscommon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roscommon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roscommon Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Roscommon Elementary School?
55.3% of students at Roscommon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roscommon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Roscommon Elementary School is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Roscommon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roscommon Elementary School?
Roscommon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Roscommon Elementary School rank among schools in Roscommon?
By Resource Investment Index, Roscommon Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Roscommon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roscommon on the city page.
Is Roscommon Elementary School a good school?
Roscommon Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Roscommon Area Public Schools?
Besides Roscommon Elementary School, Roscommon Area Public Schools also operates Roscommon High School (337 students) and Roscommon Middle School (178 students). See the Roscommon Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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