- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Zemmer Campus 89 shrank from 688 students in 2022-23 to 636 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 262118008121 · Lapeer, MI Other · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 21.7:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lapeer High School (1,006 students)
Zemmer Campus 89 shrank from 688 students in 2022-23 to 636 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Zemmer Campus 89 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lapeer High Sc
Lapeer High School
1,006 students
- This school
Zemmer Campus 89
628 students
- Rolland Warner
Rolland Warner Campus 67
610 students
- Ck Schickler E
Ck Schickler Elementary School
457 students
- Elva Lynch Ele 390
Elva Lynch Elementary School
390 students
- Turrill Elemen 389
Turrill Elementary School
389 students
What this shows Zemmer Campus 89 reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zemmer Campus 89 compares
Zemmer Campus 89 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,902
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
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.
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
District finance for Lapeer Community Schools reports $13,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~628 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 688 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), down 52.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.