At a glance
Reported students
412
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
415.5
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus: 412 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
14.7:1 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
- 397
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about Douglas Elementary 34 Campus
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus is a public elementary school serving grades 03–04 in Garden City. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Garden City Public Schools. NCES reports 412 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, 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 (76.5%) and Black (10.9%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Douglas Elementary 34 Campus
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.1 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 1 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
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.5%
- Hispanic6.6%
- Black10.9%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
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 Garden City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Memorial Elementary 12 Campus
Elementary · Grades 01–02
419 reported students
Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
222 reported students
Garden City Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
423 reported students
Farmington 56 Campus
Middle · Grades 05–06
455 reported students
Cambridge Alternative High School
High · Grades 09–12
258 reported students
Burger Development Center
Other · Grades KG–12
108 reported students
Public schools near Douglas Elementary 34 Campus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Academy PK3 Elementary · Charter · Tipton Academy | PK–03 | 301 | 0.9 mi |
| Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center Elementary · Garden City Public Schools | PK–KG | 222 | 1.1 mi |
| Memorial Elementary 12 Campus Elementary · Garden City Public Schools | 01–02 | 419 | 1.3 mi |
| Hayes Elementary School Elementary · Livonia Public Schools School District | KG–04 | 416 | 1.4 mi |
| Kinloch Elementary School Elementary · Crestwood School District | KG–04 | 557 | 1.6 mi |
| David Hicks School Elementary · Wayne-Westland Community School District | PK–05 | 466 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Douglas Elementary 34 Campus
What grades does Douglas Elementary 34 Campus serve?
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus reports grades 03–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Garden City Public Schools.
How many students attend Douglas Elementary 34 Campus?
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus reported 412 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 397 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary 34 Campus?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 412 students and 28.1 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 Douglas Elementary 34 Campus a public, charter, or magnet school?
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Garden City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Douglas Elementary 34 Campus students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.4% 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 Douglas Elementary 34 Campus in?
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus is part of Garden City Public Schools, based in Garden City, MI, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Douglas Elementary 34 Campus?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tipton Academy PK3 (0.9 mi), Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center (1.1 mi), Memorial Elementary 12 Campus (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.