Enrollment
914
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Allendale Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Allendale Elementary School
Allendale Elementary School is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Melvindale, Michigan, enrolling 914 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 87.3% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 94% of state schools at 914 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 137 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools also operates Melvindale High School (982 students) and Julian O Strong Middle School (651 students) alongside Allendale 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 Allendale Elementary School compares
Allendale 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,009
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools, which includes Allendale Elementary School.
$14,009
Per student
+4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 55.1%
Federal 25.6%
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 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
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~914 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Melvindale on the city page.
Is Allendale Elementary School a good school?
Allendale Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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