Enrollment
359
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Southgate, MI
Allen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Allen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263234000295
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allen Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Southgate · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Allen Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allen Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Southgate, MI.
School address
District: Southgate Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263234000295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Allen Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Allen Elementary School
Allen Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Southgate, Michigan, enrolling 359 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.7% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 359 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 670 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #299.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Southgate's public schools, it stands alongside Beacon Day Treatment Center (115 students): Allen Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 5.5:1).
Southgate Community School District also operates Southgate Anderson High School (1,052 students) and Davidson Middle School (663 students) alongside Allen 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 Allen Elementary School compares
Allen 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Michigan - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$15,761
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
6
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Allen Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southgate Community School District, which includes Allen Elementary School.
$15,761
Per student
+17%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 54.1%
Federal 10.7%
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 Allen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Anderson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davidson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Asher School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grogan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shelters Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 46.2:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Southgate
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~359 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Allen Elementary School
How many students attend Allen Elementary School?
Allen Elementary School has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Southgate, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Allen Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% 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 Allen Elementary School?
57.7% of students at Allen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Allen Elementary School is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Southgate, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allen Elementary School?
Allen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Allen Elementary School rank among schools in Southgate?
By Resource Investment Index, Allen Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Southgate, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Southgate on the city page.
Is Allen Elementary School a good school?
Allen Elementary School earns 26/100 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 Southgate Community School District?
Besides Allen Elementary School, Southgate Community School District also operates Southgate Anderson High School (1,052 students), Davidson Middle School (663 students), and Asher School (462 students). See the Southgate Community School District district page for the complete list.
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