Enrollment
401
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitmore Lake Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whitmore Lake Elementary School
Whitmore Lake Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Whitmore Lake, Michigan, enrolling 401 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 401 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.
Against 745 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #83.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Whitmore Lake Public School District spends $17,689 per pupil, 31% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district, Whitmore Lake Public School District, also runs Whitmore Lake High School (271 students).
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 Whitmore Lake Elementary School compares
Whitmore Lake 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,689
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitmore Lake Public School District, which includes Whitmore Lake Elementary School.
$17,689
Per student
+31%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.1%
State 31.9%
Federal 10.0%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~401 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Whitmore Lake Elementary School a good school?
Whitmore Lake Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of 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 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.
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