- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Clair Shores, MI
Violet Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Violet Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263267006818
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Violet Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Saint Clair Shores · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Violet Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Violet Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI.
School address
District: Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) · Michigan
NCES ID 263267006818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Violet Elementary School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 263267006818 · Saint Clair Shores, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 19.6:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Shore High School (914 students)
Violet Elementary School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Violet Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Shore Hig
Lake Shore High School
914 students
- Kennedy Middle
Kennedy Middle School
710 students
- Rodgers Elemen
Rodgers Elementary School
534 students
- This school
Violet Elementary School
471 students
- Masonic Height
Masonic Heights Elementary School
466 students
- North Lake Hig 124
North Lake High School
124 students
What this shows Violet Elementary School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Violet Elementary School compares
Violet 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Michigan - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$15,028
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
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Violet Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) reports $15,028 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Violet Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Shore High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rodgers Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Masonic Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Lake High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Violet Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Violet Elementary School
How many students attend Violet Elementary School?
Violet Elementary School has 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Clair Shores, MI. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Violet Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Violet Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Violet Elementary School?
51.4% of students at Violet Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Violet Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Violet Elementary School is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Saint Clair Shores, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Violet Elementary School?
Violet Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Violet Elementary School rank among schools in Saint Clair Shores?
By Resource Investment Index, Violet Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Clair Shores on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb)?
Besides Violet Elementary School, Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) also operates Lake Shore High School (914 students), Kennedy Middle School (710 students), and Rodgers Elementary School (534 students). See the Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) district page for the complete list.