Enrollment
527
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adlai Stevenson Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adlai Stevenson Elementary School
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Southfield, Michigan, enrolling 527 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 527 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 488 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #402, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Southfield Public School District spends $19,303 per pupil, 43% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Southfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crescent Academy Elementary (265 students): Adlai Stevenson Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 11:1).
Southfield Public School District also operates Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology (1,049 students) and Thompson K8 International Academy (544 students) alongside Adlai Stevenson Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Adlai Stevenson Elementary School compares
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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 + 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southfield Public School District, which includes Adlai Stevenson Elementary School.
$19,303
Per student
+43%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.6%
State 31.2%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~527 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Adlai Stevenson Elementary School a good school?
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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