- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Roscommon Elementary School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 261583005231 · Roscommon, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 14.5:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Roscommon High School (337 students)
Roscommon Elementary School held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Roscommon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roscommon High
Roscommon High School
337 students
- This school
Roscommon Elementary School
276 students
- Roscommon Midd
Roscommon Middle School
178 students
What this shows Roscommon Elementary School reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roscommon Elementary School compares
Roscommon 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,145
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Roscommon Area Public Schools reports $17,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~276 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.