- Enrollment
- 1,704
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eagle, MI
Wacousta Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wacousta Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261641005296
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wacousta Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 457
- students enrolled
Wacousta Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Grand Ledge Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261641005296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Wacousta Elementary School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 261641005296 · Eagle, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 17.6:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Ledge High School (1,704 students)
Wacousta Elementary School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Wacousta Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Ledge Hi
Grand Ledge High School
1,704 students
- Kenneth T Beag
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School
835 students
- Leon W Hayes I
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School
810 students
- Willow Ridge E 542
Willow Ridge Elementary School
542 students
- Delta Center E 528
Delta Center Elementary School
528 students
- This school 457
Wacousta Elementary School
457 students
What this shows Wacousta Elementary School reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wacousta Elementary School compares
Wacousta 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$13,400
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Wacousta Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Grand Ledge Public Schools reports $13,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wacousta Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Ledge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenneth T Beagle Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leon W Hayes Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delta Center Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wacousta Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wacousta Elementary School
How many students attend Wacousta Elementary School?
Wacousta Elementary School has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eagle, MI. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wacousta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wacousta Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wacousta Elementary School?
24.8% of students at Wacousta Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wacousta Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wacousta Elementary School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Eagle, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wacousta Elementary School?
Wacousta Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Grand Ledge Public Schools?
Besides Wacousta Elementary School, Grand Ledge Public Schools also operates Grand Ledge High School (1,704 students), Kenneth T Beagle Middle School (835 students), and Leon W Hayes Intermediate School (810 students). See the Grand Ledge Public Schools district page for the complete list.