Enrollment
628
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lapeer, MI
Zemmer Campus 89
Federal NCES profile for Zemmer Campus 89, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262118008121
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zemmer Campus 89 earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lapeer · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Zemmer Campus 89 has class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zemmer Campus 89 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lapeer, MI.
School address
District: Lapeer Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262118008121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zemmer Campus 89 compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Zemmer Campus 89
Zemmer Campus 89 is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lapeer, Michigan, enrolling 628 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 87% of Michigan schools and 24% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.4% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 628 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 536 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #113.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 143 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 628 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lapeer's public schools, it stands alongside Center for Innovation (210 students): Zemmer Campus 89 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.7:1 vs 16.2:1).
Lapeer Community Schools also operates Lapeer High School (1,006 students) and Rolland Warner Campus 67 (610 students) alongside Zemmer Campus 89.
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 Zemmer Campus 89 compares
Zemmer Campus 89 on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$12,376
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Zemmer Campus 89 is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lapeer Community Schools, which includes Zemmer Campus 89.
$12,376
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 69.8%
Federal 7.7%
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 Zemmer Campus 89 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lapeer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rolland Warner Campus 67 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ck Schickler Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elva Lynch Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Turrill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zemmer Campus 89's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Lapeer
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~628 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Zemmer Campus 89
How many students attend Zemmer Campus 89?
Zemmer Campus 89 has 628 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lapeer, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zemmer Campus 89?
The student-teacher ratio at Zemmer Campus 89 is 21.7:1, which is 24% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Zemmer Campus 89?
48.4% of students at Zemmer Campus 89 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zemmer Campus 89?
The largest demographic group at Zemmer Campus 89 is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Lapeer, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zemmer Campus 89?
Zemmer Campus 89 has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Zemmer Campus 89 rank among public schools in Lapeer?
By Resource Investment Index, Zemmer Campus 89 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lapeer, 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 Lapeer on the city page.
Is Zemmer Campus 89 a good school?
Zemmer Campus 89 earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Lapeer Community Schools?
Besides Zemmer Campus 89, Lapeer Community Schools also operates Lapeer High School (1,006 students), Rolland Warner Campus 67 (610 students), and Ck Schickler Elementary School (457 students). See the Lapeer Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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