- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Orion, MI
Stadium Drive Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stadium Drive Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262073005742
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stadium Drive Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Lake Orion · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Stadium Drive Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stadium Drive Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lake Orion, MI.
School address
District: Lake Orion Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262073005742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Stadium Drive Elementary School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 262073005742 · Lake Orion, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 16.4:1 · 10.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Orion Community High School (2,035 students)
Stadium Drive Elementary School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Stadium Drive Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Orion Com
Lake Orion Community High School
2,035 students
- Orion Oaks Ele 514
Orion Oaks Elementary School
514 students
- Waldon Middle 514
Waldon Middle School
514 students
- Oakview Middle 510
Oakview Middle School
510 students
- Paint Creek El 504
Paint Creek Elementary School
504 students
- This school 444
Stadium Drive Elementary School
444 students
What this shows Stadium Drive Elementary School reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stadium Drive Elementary School compares
Stadium Drive 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 80% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Michigan - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$15,748
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
Asian 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Stadium Drive Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lake Orion Community Schools reports $15,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stadium Drive Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Orion Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orion Oaks Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waldon Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakview Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paint Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stadium Drive Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stadium Drive Elementary School
How many students attend Stadium Drive Elementary School?
Stadium Drive Elementary School has 444 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Orion, MI. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stadium Drive Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stadium Drive Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher 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 Stadium Drive Elementary School?
10.6% of students at Stadium Drive Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stadium Drive Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stadium Drive Elementary School is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Lake Orion, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stadium Drive Elementary School?
Stadium Drive Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Stadium Drive Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lake Orion?
By Resource Investment Index, Stadium Drive Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lake Orion, 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 Lake Orion on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Orion Community Schools?
Besides Stadium Drive Elementary School, Lake Orion Community Schools also operates Lake Orion Community High School (2,035 students), Orion Oaks Elementary School (514 students), and Waldon Middle School (514 students). See the Lake Orion Community Schools district page for the complete list.