- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Southfield, MI
Alice M Birney K8 School
Federal NCES profile for Alice M Birney K8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263231008151
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alice M Birney K8 School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Southfield · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alice M Birney K8 School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alice M Birney K8 School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Southfield, MI.
School address
District: Southfield Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263231008151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Alice M Birney K8 School grew from 404 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 263231008151 · Southfield, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 13.3:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology (1,049 students)
Alice M Birney K8 School grew from 404 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Alice M Birney K8 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southfield Hig
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology
1,049 students
- Thompson K8 In
Thompson K8 International Academy
544 students
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School
527 students
- This school
Alice M Birney K8 School
452 students
- Morris Adler E 355
Morris Adler Elementary School
355 students
- Glenn W Levey 354
Glenn W Levey Middle School
354 students
What this shows Alice M Birney K8 School reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alice M Birney K8 School compares
Alice M Birney K8 School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 21% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in Michigan - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.9%
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
$21,829
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.9%
Two or More 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.9, Alice M Birney K8 School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Southfield Public School District reports $21,829 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alice M Birney K8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson K8 International Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adlai Stevenson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morris Adler Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenn W Levey Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alice M Birney K8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- 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 other schools in Southfield
2 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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alice M Birney K8 School
How many students attend Alice M Birney K8 School?
Alice M Birney K8 School has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in Southfield, MI. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alice M Birney K8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alice M Birney K8 School is 13.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% lower 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 Alice M Birney K8 School?
65.6% of students at Alice M Birney K8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alice M Birney K8 School?
The largest demographic group at Alice M Birney K8 School is African American at 94.9% of enrollment, in Southfield, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alice M Birney K8 School?
Alice M Birney K8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alice M Birney K8 School rank among schools in Southfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Alice M Birney K8 School ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in Southfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Southfield Public School District?
Besides Alice M Birney K8 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 Adlai Stevenson Elementary School (527 students). See the Southfield Public School District district page for the complete list.