Enrollment
301
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alfred E Upton Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alfred E Upton Elementary School
Alfred E Upton Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Royal Oak, Michigan, enrolling 301 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 301 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 436 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #254.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Royal Oak Schools also operates Royal Oak High School (1,293 students) and Royal Oak Middle School (1,058 students) alongside Alfred E Upton 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 Alfred E Upton Elementary School compares
Alfred E Upton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,341
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Royal Oak Schools, which includes Alfred E Upton Elementary School.
$15,341
Per student
+14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.0%
State 41.4%
Federal 8.6%
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 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
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~301 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Alfred E Upton Elementary School a good school?
Alfred E Upton Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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