Enrollment
389
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lapeer, MI
Turrill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Turrill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262118005837
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turrill Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Lapeer · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Turrill Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turrill Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Lapeer, MI.
School address
District: Lapeer Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262118005837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Turrill Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Turrill Elementary School
Turrill Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lapeer, Michigan, enrolling 389 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.4% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 389 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 740 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #34, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Lapeer's public schools, it stands alongside Zemmer Campus 89 (628 students): Turrill Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 21.7:1).
Lapeer Community Schools also operates Lapeer High School (1,006 students) and Zemmer Campus 89 (628 students) alongside Turrill 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 Turrill Elementary School compares
Turrill 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,376
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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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
White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Turrill Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lapeer Community Schools, which includes Turrill Elementary School.
$12,376
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 69.8%
Federal 7.7%
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 Turrill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lapeer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zemmer Campus 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rolland Warner Campus 67 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ck Schickler Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elva Lynch Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turrill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Lapeer
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~389 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Turrill Elementary School
How many students attend Turrill Elementary School?
Turrill Elementary School has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lapeer, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turrill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turrill Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Turrill Elementary School?
51.4% of students at Turrill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turrill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Turrill Elementary School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Lapeer, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turrill Elementary School?
Turrill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Turrill Elementary School rank among schools in Lapeer?
By Resource Investment Index, Turrill Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Lapeer, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lapeer on the city page.
Is Turrill Elementary School a good school?
Turrill Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Lapeer Community Schools?
Besides Turrill Elementary School, Lapeer Community Schools also operates Lapeer High School (1,006 students), Zemmer Campus 89 (628 students), and Rolland Warner Campus 67 (610 students). See the Lapeer Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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