At a glance
Reported students
308
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
308
James Foote School: 308 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
17.7:1 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
- 322
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23:1
What the reported data says about James Foote School
James Foote School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Lincoln Park. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Lincoln Park School District of the City of. NCES reports 308 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 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.7:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (42.9%) and White (34.4%). English learners represent 15.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking James Foote School
- 1How do the reported 17.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.4 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
- 15.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.09
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- 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
- White34.4%
- Hispanic42.9%
- Black14%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.8%
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 Lincoln Park School District of the City of
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Earl F Carr School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
311 reported students
Max Paun School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
292 reported students
Hoover School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
287 reported students
Keppen School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
332 reported students
Raupp School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
261 reported students
Lafayette School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
441 reported students
Public schools near James Foote 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover School Elementary · Lincoln Park School District of the City of | PK–05 | 287 | 0.5 mi |
| Max Paun School Elementary · Lincoln Park School District of the City of | PK–05 | 292 | 0.6 mi |
| Earl F Carr School Elementary · Lincoln Park School District of the City of | PK–05 | 311 | 1 mi |
| Arno Elementary School Elementary · Allen Park Public Schools | PK–05 | 513 | 1.2 mi |
| Keppen School Elementary · Lincoln Park School District of the City of | PK–05 | 332 | 1.2 mi |
| Lindemann Elementary School Elementary · Allen Park Public Schools | PK–05 | 639 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about James Foote School
What grades does James Foote School serve?
James Foote School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lincoln Park School District of the City of.
How many students attend James Foote School?
James Foote School reported 308 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 322 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at James Foote School?
The calculated ratio is 17.7:1, based on 308 students and 17.4 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 James Foote School a public, charter, or magnet school?
James Foote School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lincoln Park School District of the City of attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of James Foote School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88% 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 James Foote School in?
James Foote School is part of Lincoln Park School District of the City of, based in Lincoln Park, MI, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near James Foote School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hoover School (0.5 mi), Max Paun School (0.6 mi), Earl F Carr School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.