At a glance
Reported students
305
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
327
Elmwood Elementary School: 305 reported students.
State peer staffing position
23rd percentile
13.8:1 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
- 340
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Elmwood Elementary School
Elmwood Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Saint Clair Shores. It is one of 4 current school records connected to South Lake Schools. NCES reports 305 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 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, below 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 Black (54.4%) and White (32.1%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 0.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Elmwood Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.1 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 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
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 0.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.8%
- 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
- White32.1%
- Hispanic3%
- Black54.4%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.5%
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 South Lake Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Avalon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
345 reported students
South Lake Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
309 reported students
South Lake High School
High · Grades 09–12
426 reported students
Public schools near Elmwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens T Mason Elementary School Elementary · Grosse Pointe Public Schools | KG–04 | 274 | 1 mi |
| Ferry Elementary School Elementary · Grosse Pointe Public Schools | KG–04 | 357 | 1 mi |
| Avalon Elementary School Elementary · South Lake Schools | PK–02 | 345 | 1.3 mi |
| Harmon Elementary School Elementary · Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) | PK–05 | 317 | 1.7 mi |
| Princeton Elementary School Elementary · Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) | KG–05 | 652 | 2.1 mi |
| John Monteith Elementary School Elementary · Grosse Pointe Public Schools | KG–04 | 456 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elmwood Elementary School
What grades does Elmwood Elementary School serve?
Elmwood Elementary School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in South Lake Schools.
How many students attend Elmwood Elementary School?
Elmwood Elementary School reported 305 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 340 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elmwood Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 305 students and 22.1 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 Elmwood Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elmwood Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South Lake Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Elmwood Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.8% 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 Elmwood Elementary School in?
Elmwood Elementary School is part of South Lake Schools, based in Saint Clair Shores, MI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Elmwood Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stevens T Mason Elementary School (1 mi), Ferry Elementary School (1 mi), Avalon Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.