- Enrollment
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clinton Township, MI
Tenniswood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tenniswood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262187005919
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tenniswood Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Clinton Township · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tenniswood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tenniswood Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Clinton Township, MI.
School address
District: L'anse Creuse Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262187005919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Tenniswood Elementary School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 262187005919 · Clinton Township, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 20.9:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: High School North (1,545 students)
Tenniswood Elementary School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Tenniswood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High School N
High School North
1,545 students
- High School
High School
1,172 students
- Joseph M Carke
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School
656 students
- Middle School
Middle School East
626 students
- Middle School
Middle School North
618 students
- This school 356
Tenniswood Elementary School
356 students
What this shows Tenniswood Elementary School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tenniswood Elementary School compares
Tenniswood 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Michigan - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.9%
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
$15,114
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.6%
White 33.4%
Two or More 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Tenniswood Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for L'anse Creuse Public Schools reports $15,114 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tenniswood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School North | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle School East | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle School North | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tenniswood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Clinton Township
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tenniswood Elementary School
How many students attend Tenniswood Elementary School?
Tenniswood Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clinton Township, MI. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tenniswood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tenniswood Elementary School is 20.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tenniswood Elementary School?
70.8% of students at Tenniswood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tenniswood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tenniswood Elementary School is African American at 50.6% of enrollment, in Clinton Township, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tenniswood Elementary School?
Tenniswood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Tenniswood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Clinton Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Tenniswood Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Clinton Township, 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 Clinton Township on the city page.
What other schools are in L'anse Creuse Public Schools?
Besides Tenniswood Elementary School, L'anse Creuse Public Schools also operates High School North (1,545 students), High School (1,172 students), and Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School (656 students). See the L'anse Creuse Public Schools district page for the complete list.