At a glance
Reported students
370
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
430
Ardmore Elementary School: 370 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
19.3:1 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
- 363
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16.41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.1:1
What the reported data says about Ardmore Elementary School
Ardmore Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Saint Clair Shores. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb). NCES reports 370 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.3:1, above 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 (80.3%) and multiracial (8.9%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ardmore Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 19.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.18 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
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.3%
- Hispanic4.9%
- Black5.4%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial8.9%
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 Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Harmon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
317 reported students
Greenwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
430 reported students
Princeton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
652 reported students
Lakeview Virtual School
Other · Grades KG–12
46 reported students
Jefferson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
990 reported students
Lakeview High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,319 reported students
Public schools near Ardmore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Elementary School Elementary · Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) | PK–05 | 430 | 1.1 mi |
| Princeton Elementary School Elementary · Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) | KG–05 | 652 | 1.1 mi |
| Rodgers Elementary School Elementary · Lake Shore Public Schools (Macomb) | PK–05 | 534 | 1.2 mi |
| Harmon Elementary School Elementary · Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) | PK–05 | 317 | 1.2 mi |
| Reach Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Reach Charter Academy | KG–08 | 528 | 1.7 mi |
| Ruth H Green Elementary School Elementary · Roseville Community Schools | PK–05 | 440 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ardmore Elementary School
What grades does Ardmore Elementary School serve?
Ardmore Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb).
How many students attend Ardmore Elementary School?
Ardmore Elementary School reported 370 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 363 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ardmore Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 19.3:1, based on 370 students and 19.18 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 Ardmore Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ardmore Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ardmore Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.5% 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 Ardmore Elementary School in?
Ardmore Elementary School is part of Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb), based in Saint Clair Shores, MI, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ardmore Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Greenwood Elementary School (1.1 mi), Princeton Elementary School (1.1 mi), Rodgers Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.