At a glance
Reported students
234
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
234
ClimaxScotts Elementary School: 234 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 251
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
What the reported data says about ClimaxScotts Elementary School
ClimaxScotts Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Scotts. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Climax-Scotts Community Schools. NCES reports 234 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (88.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.3%). English learners represent 0% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 2.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking ClimaxScotts Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0%
- Students with disabilities
- 2.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88.9%
- Hispanic7.3%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Climax-Scotts Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
ClimaxScotts High School
High · Grades 06–12
294 reported students
ClimaxScotts Virtual Academy
High · Grades 05–12
122 reported students
Public schools near ClimaxScotts Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Lake Elementary School Elementary · Vicksburg Community Schools | PK–05 | 265 | 4.7 mi |
| Tobey Elementary School Elementary · Vicksburg Community Schools | PK–05 | 379 | 5.5 mi |
| GalesburgAugusta Primary School Elementary · Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools | PK–04 | 399 | 6.2 mi |
| STEM Academy Elementary · Comstock Public Schools | KG–08 | 298 | 7.5 mi |
| Lake Center Elementary School Elementary · Portage Public Schools | PK–05 | 494 | 8.2 mi |
| Sunset Lake Elementary School Elementary · Vicksburg Community Schools | KG–05 | 465 | 8.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about ClimaxScotts Elementary School
What grades does ClimaxScotts Elementary School serve?
ClimaxScotts Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Climax-Scotts Community Schools.
How many students attend ClimaxScotts Elementary School?
ClimaxScotts Elementary School reported 234 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 251 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at ClimaxScotts Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 234 students and 16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is ClimaxScotts Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
ClimaxScotts Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Climax-Scotts Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of ClimaxScotts Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is ClimaxScotts Elementary School in?
ClimaxScotts Elementary School is part of Climax-Scotts Community Schools, based in Climax, MI, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near ClimaxScotts Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Indian Lake Elementary School (4.7 mi), Tobey Elementary School (5.5 mi), GalesburgAugusta Primary School (6.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.