- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison Heights, MI
Simonds Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Simonds Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262112005784
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simonds Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Madison Heights · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Simonds Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simonds Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Madison Heights, MI.
School address
District: Lamphere Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262112005784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Simonds Elementary School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 262112005784 · Madison Heights, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 15.3:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Lamphere High School (753 students)
Simonds Elementary School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Simonds Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lamphere High
Lamphere High School
753 students
- Page Middle Sc
Page Middle School
538 students
- Edmonson Eleme
Edmonson Elementary School
305 students
- Hiller Element 272
Hiller Elementary School
272 students
- This school 260
Simonds Elementary School
260 students
- Lessenger Elem 259
Lessenger Elementary School
259 students
What this shows Simonds Elementary School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simonds Elementary School compares
Simonds 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Michigan - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$18,489
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
9
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
African American 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Simonds Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lamphere Public Schools reports $18,489 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Simonds Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamphere High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edmonson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiller Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lessenger Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simonds Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Madison Heights
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~260 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Simonds Elementary School
How many students attend Simonds Elementary School?
Simonds Elementary School has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison Heights, MI. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simonds Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Simonds Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Simonds Elementary School?
56.8% of students at Simonds Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simonds Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Simonds Elementary School is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Madison Heights, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simonds Elementary School?
Simonds Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Simonds Elementary School rank among schools in Madison Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Simonds Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Madison Heights, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Madison Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Lamphere Public Schools?
Besides Simonds Elementary School, Lamphere Public Schools also operates Lamphere High School (753 students), Page Middle School (538 students), and Edmonson Elementary School (305 students). See the Lamphere Public Schools district page for the complete list.