- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westland, MI
Albert Schweitzer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Albert Schweitzer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260001503880
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albert Schweitzer Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Westland · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Albert Schweitzer Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albert Schweitzer Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Westland, MI.
School address
District: Wayne-Westland Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260001503880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Albert Schweitzer Elementary School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 260001503880 · Westland, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 16.3:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: John Glenn High School (1,368 students)
Albert Schweitzer Elementary School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Albert Schweitzer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Glenn Hig
John Glenn High School
1,368 students
- Wayne Memorial
Wayne Memorial High School
1,257 students
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson Middle School
768 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
619 students
- Adams Middle S
Adams Middle School
591 students
- This school 407
Albert Schweitzer Elementary School
407 students
What this shows Albert Schweitzer Elementary School reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albert Schweitzer Elementary School compares
Albert Schweitzer Elementary 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 21% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Michigan - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.1%
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
$21,347
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
2
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
African American 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Albert Schweitzer Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Wayne-Westland Community School District reports $21,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albert Schweitzer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adlai Stevenson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albert Schweitzer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Westland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~407 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Albert Schweitzer Elementary School
How many students attend Albert Schweitzer Elementary School?
Albert Schweitzer Elementary School has 407 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert Schweitzer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert Schweitzer Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher 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 Albert Schweitzer Elementary School?
65.8% of students at Albert Schweitzer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albert Schweitzer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Albert Schweitzer Elementary School is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Westland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albert Schweitzer Elementary School?
Albert Schweitzer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Albert Schweitzer Elementary School rank among schools in Westland?
By Resource Investment Index, Albert Schweitzer Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Westland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Westland on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne-Westland Community School District?
Besides Albert Schweitzer Elementary School, Wayne-Westland Community School District also operates John Glenn High School (1,368 students), Wayne Memorial High School (1,257 students), and Adlai Stevenson Middle School (768 students). See the Wayne-Westland Community School District district page for the complete list.