Enrollment
478
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, MI
Will L Lee School
Federal NCES profile for Will L Lee School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262967006550
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Will L Lee School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Will L Lee School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Will L Lee School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Richmond, MI.
School address
District: Richmond Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262967006550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Will L Lee School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Will L Lee School
Will L Lee School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Richmond, Michigan, enrolling 478 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 478 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 637 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #186.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Richmond Community Schools also operates Richmond Middle School (570 students) and Richmond Community High School (490 students) alongside Will L Lee 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 Will L Lee School compares
Will L Lee 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 37% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$12,067
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
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Will L Lee School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond Community Schools, which includes Will L Lee School.
$12,067
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 50.9%
Federal 12.0%
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 Will L Lee School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Community High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Will L Lee School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~478 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Will L Lee School
How many students attend Will L Lee School?
Will L Lee School has 478 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Will L Lee School?
The student-teacher ratio at Will L Lee School is 13.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% 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 Will L Lee School?
34.4% of students at Will L Lee School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Will L Lee School?
The largest demographic group at Will L Lee School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Richmond, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Will L Lee School?
Will L Lee School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Will L Lee School rank among public schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Will L Lee School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Richmond, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Richmond on the city page.
Is Will L Lee School a good school?
Will L Lee School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Richmond Community Schools?
Besides Will L Lee School, Richmond Community Schools also operates Richmond Middle School (570 students) and Richmond Community High School (490 students). See the Richmond Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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