Enrollment
468
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Adrian, MI
Alexander Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alexander Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260195003929
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Adrian · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexander Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Elementary School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Adrian, MI.
School address
District: Adrian Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260195003929 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alexander Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alexander Elementary School
Alexander Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Adrian, Michigan, enrolling 468 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.4% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 468 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 655 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #561, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Adrian Public Schools also operates Adrian High School (804 students) and Springbrook Middle School (612 students) alongside Alexander 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 Alexander Elementary School compares
Alexander 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.6%
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
$13,950
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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
White 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Alexander Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adrian Public Schools, which includes Alexander Elementary School.
$13,950
Per student
+3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.2%
State 52.9%
Federal 20.9%
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 Alexander Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springbrook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Michener Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~468 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alexander Elementary School
How many students attend Alexander Elementary School?
Alexander Elementary School has 468 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Adrian, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexander Elementary School?
56.4% of students at Alexander Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alexander Elementary School is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Adrian, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander Elementary School?
Alexander Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Alexander Elementary School rank among public schools in Adrian?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Elementary School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Adrian, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Adrian on the city page.
Is Alexander Elementary School a good school?
Alexander Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Adrian Public Schools?
Besides Alexander Elementary School, Adrian Public Schools also operates Adrian High School (804 students), Springbrook Middle School (612 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (280 students). See the Adrian Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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