Enrollment
296
Elementary
DISTRICT 312 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ESCANABA AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 261350005017
Lemmer Elementary School
700 S 20TH ST, ESCANABA, MI 49829 · (906) 786-5333 · Delta County
GRADES 01–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL296 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.5:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
69%
204 students
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 151 | 51% |
| Grade 2 | 145 | 49% |
Student demographics
20%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Escanaba Area Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Lemmer Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemmer Elementary School this school | 296 | 68.9% | N/A |
| Inland Lakes Elementary School INDIAN RIVER | 316 | 71.2% | 35.3% |
| Central Montcalm Elementary School SHERIDAN | 275 | 68.0% | N/A |
| Central Montcalm Upper Elem School STANTON | 284 | 70.4% | 30.9% |
| Pine River Area Elementary School LEROY | 270 | 68.1% | 35.7% |
| Breckenridge Elementary School BRECKENRIDGE | 324 | 66.7% | 47.4% |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Lemmer Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 296 | #1,100 of 1,630 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.0:1 | #713 of 1,424 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 20.0% | #1,096 of 1,424 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 68.9% | #525 of 1,563 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.3% | #891 of 979 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
296
+3 (+1%) vs 2020
-39% since 1990-91, when it was 487
Student : Teacher
16.0:1
was 14.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 296 | 18.5 | 16.0:1 | 69% (204) |
| 2023-24 | 287 | 19.5 | 14.7:1 | 66% (188) |
| 2022-23 | 283 | 20.5 | 13.8:1 | 62% (175) |
| 2020-21 | 293 | 20 | 14.7:1 | 67% (195) |
| 2017-18 | 303 | 18.2 | 16.6:1 | 61% (186) |
| 2015-16 | 340 | 18 | 18.9:1 | 56% (191) |
| 2010-11 | 479 | 22 | 21.8:1 | 41% (196) |
| 2000-01 | 334 | 18 | 18.6:1 | 43% (142) |
| 1990-91 | 487 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lemmer Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (303 to 296); teachers up 1% (18.2 to 18.5).
About Lemmer Elementary School
This page covers Lemmer Elementary School, a small elementary school in ESCANABA, Michigan. Enrolled students number 296 students, in grades 1 through 2.
Within Escanaba Area Public Schools, Lemmer Elementary School is one of 5 schools. The district enrolls 2,130 students.
Lemmer Elementary School's enrollment is 89% White. The next largest groups are 5% multiracial and 3% Native American. County-wide, about 90% of residents are White. The school's diversity index is 20%, meaning two students picked at random have a 20% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The teaching staff at Lemmer Elementary School is 18.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 16.0:1. That is close to the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 69%. That is 22 points above the 47% average for public schools in Delta County.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Delta County show that the median household income is $57,809, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Lemmer Elementary School is one of 15 public schools in the county.
Escanaba JuniorSenior High School is the closest public school, about 0.4 miles away in a straight line. In all, 6 other public schools sit within five miles of Lemmer Elementary School.
Lemmer Elementary School is in a town far from an urbanized area, a location NCES labels Town: Remote.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, enrollment moved from 293 to 296, a small change. By 2024-25, the school had 16.0 students per teacher, compared with 14.7 in 2020-21.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Lemmer Elementary School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Delta County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
36,813
Census ACS
Median income
$57,809
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
4,382 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Escanaba Area Public Schools
- Escanaba JuniorSenior High SchoolHigh · 1,089 students
- Escanaba Upper ElementaryElementary · 426 students
- Webster Kindergarten CenterElementary · 215 students
- Escanaba Student Success CenterHigh · 104 students
Other schools in ESCANABA
- Escanaba JuniorSenior High SchoolHigh · 1,089 students
- Escanaba Upper ElementaryElementary · 426 students
- Webster Kindergarten CenterElementary · 215 students
- Escanaba Student Success CenterHigh · 104 students
- Learning CenterCombined · 74 students
- Bay Pines CenterHigh · 29 students
Nearby schools
- Escanaba JuniorSenior High School0.4 mi · 1,089
- Escanaba Student Success Center0.5 mi · 104
- Escanaba Upper Elementary0.7 mi · 426
- Webster Kindergarten Center1.7 mi · 215
- Bay Pines Center2.9 mi · 29
- Learning Center4.3 mi · 74
Frequently asked questions
About Lemmer Elementary SchoolHow large is Lemmer Elementary School?
Lemmer Elementary School enrolls approximately 296 students in grades 01-02.
Is Lemmer Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Lemmer Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades 01-02.
How many teachers does Lemmer Elementary School have?
Lemmer Elementary School employs 19 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Lemmer Elementary School?
Student demographics at Lemmer Elementary School are roughly 89% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Lemmer Elementary School?
Lemmer Elementary School is overseen by Escanaba Area Public Schools in Delta County.
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