- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Southfield, MI
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Adlai Stevenson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263231006771
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Southfield · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adlai Stevenson Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Southfield, MI.
School address
District: Southfield Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263231006771 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School grew from 444 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (+12.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 263231006771 · Southfield, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 19.5:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology (1,049 students)
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School grew from 444 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (+12.2%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southfield Hig
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology
1,049 students
- Thompson K8 In
Thompson K8 International Academy
544 students
- This school
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School
527 students
- Alice M Birney
Alice M Birney K8 School
452 students
- Morris Adler E 355
Morris Adler Elementary School
355 students
- Glenn W Levey 354
Glenn W Levey Middle School
354 students
What this shows Adlai Stevenson Elementary School reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adlai Stevenson Elementary School compares
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Michigan - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$21,829
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
White 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Adlai Stevenson Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Southfield Public School District reports $21,829 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adlai Stevenson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thompson K8 International Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alice M Birney K8 School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morris Adler Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenn W Levey Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adlai Stevenson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Southfield
1 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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adlai Stevenson Elementary School
How many students attend Adlai Stevenson Elementary School?
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School has 527 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Southfield, MI. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adlai Stevenson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adlai Stevenson Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adlai Stevenson Elementary School?
67.3% of students at Adlai Stevenson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adlai Stevenson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Adlai Stevenson Elementary School is African American at 91.5% of enrollment, in Southfield, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adlai Stevenson Elementary School?
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Adlai Stevenson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Southfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Adlai Stevenson Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Southfield, 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 Southfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Southfield Public School District?
Besides Adlai Stevenson Elementary School, Southfield Public School District also operates Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology (1,049 students), Thompson K8 International Academy (544 students), and Alice M Birney K8 School (452 students). See the Southfield Public School District district page for the complete list.