Enrollment
294
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ann Arbor, MI
Angell School
Federal NCES profile for Angell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260282004005
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Angell School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 18
- elementary schools in Ann Arbor · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Angell School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Angell School ranks #2 of 18 elementary schools in Ann Arbor, MI.
School address
District: Ann Arbor Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260282004005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Angell School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Angell School
Angell School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Ann Arbor, Michigan, enrolling 294 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.8% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Michigan average.
With 294 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 240 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Asian (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Ann Arbor Public Schools spends $17,642 per pupil, 31% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Ann Arbor's elementary schools, it stands alongside Logan Elementary School (349 students): Angell School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 12.5:1).
Ann Arbor Public Schools also operates Huron High School (1,696 students) and Pioneer High School (1,671 students) alongside Angell 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 Angell School compares
Angell 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,642
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 54.8%
Asian 15.0%
Two or More 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
African American 5.1%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Angell School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ann Arbor Public Schools, which includes Angell School.
$17,642
Per student
+31%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.1%
State 34.4%
Federal 9.5%
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 Angell School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slauson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clague Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Angell School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Ann Arbor
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~294 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Angell School
How many students attend Angell School?
Angell School has 294 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ann Arbor, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Angell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Angell School is 14:1, which is 20% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% lower 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 Angell School?
19.8% of students at Angell School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Angell School?
The largest demographic group at Angell School is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Ann Arbor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Angell School?
Angell School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Angell School rank among elementary schools in Ann Arbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Angell School ranks #2 of 18 elementary schools in Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor on the city page.
Is Angell School a good school?
Angell School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Ann Arbor Public Schools?
Besides Angell School, Ann Arbor Public Schools also operates Huron High School (1,696 students), Pioneer High School (1,671 students), and Skyline High School (1,237 students). See the Ann Arbor Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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