Enrollment
163
Elementary
DISTRICT 176 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MANCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 262238005953
Luther C Klager Elem School
405 ANN ARBOR ST, MANCHESTER, MI 48158 · (734) 428-8321 · Washtenaw County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL163 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
9.8:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
30%
49 students
DISTRICT 25% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 66 | 40% |
| Grade 1 | 38 | 23% |
| Grade 2 | 59 | 36% |
Student demographics
21%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 17% · 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
Based on grade levels within Manchester Community Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Luther C Klager Elem School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther C Klager Elem School this school | 163 | 30.1% | N/A |
| Country Elementary School PINCKNEY | 192 | 26.0% | N/A |
| Hemlock Elementary School HEMLOCK | 129 | 32.6% | N/A |
| Lakewood Early Childhood Center WOODLAND | 134 | 30.6% | N/A |
| Parkside Elementary School ROCKFORD | 179 | 32.4% | 63.7% |
| Riverside Intermediate School MANCHESTER | 188 | 23.9% | 46.4% |
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 Luther C Klager Elem School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Washtenaw County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 163 | #1,491 of 1,630 | #50 of 53 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 30.1% | #1,223 of 1,563 | #27 of 50 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -62.6% | #6 of 979 | #1 of 32 |
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
163
+19 (+13%) vs 2020
-61% since 1990-91, when it was 420
Student : Teacher
9.8:1
was 13.1:1
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 | 163 | 16.6 | 9.8:1 | 30% (49) |
| 2023-24 | 169 | 12.9 | 13.1:1 | 42% (71) |
| 2022-23 | 175 | 13 | 13.5:1 | 36% (63) |
| 2020-21 | 144 | 11 | 13.1:1 | 31% (45) |
| 2017-18 | 436 | 25 | 17.4:1 | 26% (113) |
| 2015-16 | 336 | 22 | 15.3:1 | 24% (79) |
| 2010-11 | 444 | 26 | 17.1:1 | 27% (118) |
| 2000-01 | 488 | 23 | 21.2:1 | 12% (59) |
| 1990-91 | 420 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Luther C Klager Elem School.
Since 2017-18: students down 63% (436 to 163); teachers down 34% (25 to 16.6).
About Luther C Klager Elem School
Luther C Klager Elem School, located in MANCHESTER, Michigan, is a small elementary school. Enrollment stands at 163 students, covering pre-K through 2. That puts enrollment 56% below the 369-student average for elementary schools in Michigan.
The 3 schools in Manchester Community Schools enroll 638 students altogether, Luther C Klager Elem School among them.
The share of students at Luther C Klager Elem School who are White is 88%. Other students are 6% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. By comparison, Washtenaw County residents are about 69% White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 21, compared with 70 nationally.
A staff of 16.6 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 9.8:1. Across elementary schools in Michigan, the average ratio is 15.8:1. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 30%.
For Washtenaw County, Census Bureau data show the median household earns about $89,180 a year, roughly 59% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting Luther C Klager Elem School, Washtenaw County has 104 public schools.
Luther C Klager Elem School is about 0.4 miles from Manchester JuniorSenior High School, its nearest public school. Within five miles are 2 other public schools.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Distant: the school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The school's enrollment increased 13% from 2020-21 to 2024-25. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio dropped to 9.8:1, from 13.1:1.
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Washtenaw County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
369,822
Census ACS
Median income
$89,180
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
59%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
104
42,861 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Manchester Community Schools
- Manchester JuniorSenior High SchoolHigh · 287 students
- Riverside Intermediate SchoolElementary · 188 students
Other schools in MANCHESTER
- Manchester JuniorSenior High SchoolHigh · 287 students
- Riverside Intermediate SchoolElementary · 188 students
Nearby schools
- Manchester JuniorSenior High School0.4 mi · 287
- Riverside Intermediate School0.5 mi · 188
- DPP School of Early Learning6.6 mi · 38
- Clinton Virtual JrSr High School6.7 mi · 8
- Clinton High School6.7 mi · 341
- Clinton Middle School6.8 mi · 282
Frequently asked questions
About Luther C Klager Elem SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Luther C Klager Elem School?
Luther C Klager Elem School enrolls approximately 163 students in grades PK-02.
Is Luther C Klager Elem School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Luther C Klager Elem School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther C Klager Elem School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Luther C Klager Elem School is approximately 9.8:1 (17 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Luther C Klager Elem School?
Luther C Klager Elem School reports a student body of 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Black, 4% Two or more.
Is Luther C Klager Elem School public or private?
Luther C Klager Elem School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Manchester Community Schools.
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