- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Royal Oak, MI
Alfred E Upton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alfred E Upton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263030006647
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alfred E Upton Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Royal Oak · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Alfred E Upton Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alfred E Upton Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Royal Oak, MI.
School address
District: Royal Oak Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263030006647 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Alfred E Upton Elementary School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 263030006647 · Royal Oak, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 15.8:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Royal Oak High School (1,293 students)
Alfred E Upton Elementary School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Alfred E Upton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Royal Oak High
Royal Oak High School
1,293 students
- Royal Oak Midd
Royal Oak Middle School
1,058 students
- Keller Element 470
Keller Elementary
470 students
- Northwood Elem 446
Northwood Elementary School
446 students
- Addams Element 436
Addams Elementary and Ecc
436 students
- This school 301
Alfred E Upton Elementary School
301 students
What this shows Alfred E Upton Elementary School reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alfred E Upton Elementary School compares
Alfred E Upton 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 39% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Michigan - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$16,586
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.5%
African American 20.6%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Alfred E Upton Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Royal Oak Schools reports $16,586 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alfred E Upton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Royal Oak Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keller Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Addams Elementary and Ecc | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alfred E Upton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alfred E Upton Elementary School
How many students attend Alfred E Upton Elementary School?
Alfred E Upton Elementary School has 301 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Royal Oak, MI. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfred E Upton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alfred E Upton Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Alfred E Upton Elementary School?
33.3% of students at Alfred E Upton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alfred E Upton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alfred E Upton Elementary School is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Royal Oak, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alfred E Upton Elementary School?
Alfred E Upton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Alfred E Upton Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Royal Oak?
By Resource Investment Index, Alfred E Upton Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Royal Oak, 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 Royal Oak on the city page.
What other schools are in Royal Oak Schools?
Besides Alfred E Upton Elementary School, Royal Oak Schools also operates Royal Oak High School (1,293 students), Royal Oak Middle School (1,058 students), and Keller Elementary (470 students). See the Royal Oak Schools district page for the complete list.