Enrollment
504
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northville, MI
Amerman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Amerman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262598006244
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amerman Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Northville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 4.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Amerman Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amerman Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Northville, MI.
School address
District: Northville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262598006244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amerman Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Amerman Elementary School
Amerman Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Northville, Michigan, enrolling 504 students.
At 17.4:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.5% free-meal eligibility runs 92% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 504 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 179 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #69.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Asian (27%) (diversity index 50/100).
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Northville Public Schools also operates Northville High School (2,441 students) and Hillside Middle School (1,024 students) alongside Amerman 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 Amerman Elementary School compares
Amerman 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.5% | ▼ 92% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,291
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 65.1%
Asian 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Amerman Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northville Public Schools, which includes Amerman Elementary School.
$14,291
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 57.0%
Federal 5.0%
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 Amerman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meads Mill Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thornton Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winchester Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amerman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~504 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Amerman Elementary School
How many students attend Amerman Elementary School?
Amerman Elementary School has 504 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amerman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amerman Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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 Amerman Elementary School?
4.5% of students at Amerman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amerman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Amerman Elementary School is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Northville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amerman Elementary School?
Amerman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Amerman Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Northville?
By Resource Investment Index, Amerman Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Northville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Northville on the city page.
Is Amerman Elementary School a good school?
Amerman Elementary School earns 39/100 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 Northville Public Schools?
Besides Amerman Elementary School, Northville Public Schools also operates Northville High School (2,441 students), Hillside Middle School (1,024 students), and Meads Mill Middle School (615 students). See the Northville Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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