- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whitmore Lake, MI
Whitmore Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whitmore Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263633000020
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitmore Lake Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 401
- students enrolled
Whitmore Lake Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Whitmore Lake Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263633000020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Whitmore Lake Elementary School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 263633000020 · Whitmore Lake, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 13.8:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitmore Lake High School (271 students)
Whitmore Lake Elementary School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Whitmore Lake Elementary School compares
Whitmore Lake 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Michigan - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$21,322
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.0%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Whitmore Lake Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Whitmore Lake Public School District reports $21,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitmore Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmore Lake High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitmore Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitmore Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Whitmore Lake Elementary School?
Whitmore Lake Elementary School has 401 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whitmore Lake, MI. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitmore Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitmore Lake Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% 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 Whitmore Lake Elementary School?
43.7% of students at Whitmore Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitmore Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whitmore Lake Elementary School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Whitmore Lake, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitmore Lake Elementary School?
Whitmore Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Whitmore Lake Public School District?
Besides Whitmore Lake Elementary School, Whitmore Lake Public School District also operates Whitmore Lake High School (271 students). See the Whitmore Lake Public School District district page for the complete list.