- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ann Arbor, MI
Abbot School
Federal NCES profile for Abbot School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260282004004
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abbot School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #15 of 18
- elementary schools in Ann Arbor · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Abbot School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abbot School ranks #15 of 18 elementary schools in Ann Arbor, MI.
School address
District: Ann Arbor Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260282004004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Abbot School held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 260282004004 · Ann Arbor, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 12.1:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Huron High School (1,696 students)
Abbot School held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Abbot School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huron High Sch
Huron High School
1,696 students
- Pioneer High S
Pioneer High School
1,671 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
1,237 students
- Slauson Middle
Slauson Middle School
729 students
- Clague Middle
Clague Middle School
696 students
- This school 315
Abbot School
315 students
What this shows Abbot School reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abbot School compares
Abbot School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 13% in Michigan - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,271
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.2%
African American 16.5%
Two or More 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Abbot School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ann Arbor Public Schools reports $19,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abbot School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slauson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clague Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abbot School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Ann Arbor
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abbot School
How many students attend Abbot School?
Abbot School has 315 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ann Arbor, MI. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abbot School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abbot School is 12.1:1, which is 31% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abbot School?
37.1% of students at Abbot School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abbot School?
The largest demographic group at Abbot School is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Ann Arbor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abbot School?
Abbot School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abbot School rank among elementary schools in Ann Arbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Abbot School ranks #15 of 18 elementary schools in Ann Arbor, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ann Arbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Ann Arbor Public Schools?
Besides Abbot School, Ann Arbor Public Schools also operates Huron High School (1,696 students), Pioneer High School (1,671 students), and Skyline High School (1,237 students). See the Ann Arbor Public Schools district page for the complete list.