Enrollment
356
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tenniswood Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tenniswood Elementary School
Tenniswood Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Clinton Township, Michigan, enrolling 356 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 356 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 523 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #484, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Clinton Township's elementary schools, it stands alongside Huron Academy Grades 38 (408 students): Tenniswood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.9:1 vs 17:1).
L'anse Creuse Public Schools also operates High School North (1,545 students) and High School (1,172 students) alongside Tenniswood 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 Tenniswood Elementary School compares
Tenniswood 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,245
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for L'anse Creuse Public Schools, which includes Tenniswood Elementary School.
$13,245
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 56.0%
Federal 12.4%
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 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
- 1,545
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~356 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Tenniswood Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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