- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Melvindale, MI
Allendale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Allendale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262346001838
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allendale Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Melvindale · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 87.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Allendale Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allendale Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Melvindale, MI.
School address
District: Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262346001838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Allendale Elementary School held near 889 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.9 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 262346001838 · Melvindale, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
914 enr · 20.8:1 · 87.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Melvindale High School (982 students)
Allendale Elementary School held near 889 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.9 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Allendale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Melvindale Hig
Melvindale High School
982 students
- This school
Allendale Elementary School
914 students
- Julian O Stron
Julian O Strong Middle School
651 students
- Rogers Early E
Rogers Early Elementary School
436 students
What this shows Allendale Elementary School reports 914 students on the CCD universe file.
How Allendale Elementary School compares
Allendale 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.3% | ▲ 61% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 914 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
914
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Michigan - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$15,992
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
40
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Allendale Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools reports $15,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Allendale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melvindale High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Julian O Strong Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogers Early Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allendale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~914 students)
Frequently asked questions about Allendale Elementary School
How many students attend Allendale Elementary School?
Allendale Elementary School has 914 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Melvindale, MI. CCD year-over-year: 859 (2022-23) → 889 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allendale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Allendale Elementary School is 20.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allendale Elementary School?
87.3% of students at Allendale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allendale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Allendale Elementary School is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Melvindale, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allendale Elementary School?
Allendale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Allendale Elementary School rank among public schools in Melvindale?
By Resource Investment Index, Allendale Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Melvindale, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools?
Besides Allendale Elementary School, Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools also operates Melvindale High School (982 students), Julian O Strong Middle School (651 students), and Rogers Early Elementary School (436 students). See the Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools district page for the complete list.