- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Allen Elementary School held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 263234000295 · Southgate, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 17.1:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Southgate Anderson High School (1,052 students)
Allen Elementary School held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Allen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southgate Ande
Southgate Anderson High School
1,052 students
- Davidson Middl
Davidson Middle School
663 students
- Asher School
Asher School
462 students
- This school 359
Allen Elementary School
359 students
- Grogan Element 353
Grogan Elementary School
353 students
- Shelters Eleme 327
Shelters Elementary School
327 students
What this shows Allen Elementary School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Allen Elementary School compares
Allen 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,801
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Southgate Community School District reports $17,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~359 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.