- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Will L Lee School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 262967006550 · Richmond, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 13.7:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond Middle School (570 students)
Will L Lee School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Will L Lee School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond Middl
Richmond Middle School
570 students
- Richmond Commu
Richmond Community High School
490 students
- This school
Will L Lee School
478 students
What this shows Will L Lee School reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Will L Lee School compares
Will L Lee 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$13,191
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
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.
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
District finance for Richmond Community Schools reports $13,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~478 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.