Enrollment
614
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School
Federal NCES profile for Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260282004021
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #11 of 18
- elementary schools in Ann Arbor · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School ranks #11 of 18 elementary schools in Ann Arbor, MI.
School address
District: Ann Arbor Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260282004021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School
Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Ann Arbor, Michigan, enrolling 614 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.3% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 614 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 438 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #103.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Asian (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 614 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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): Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 12.5:1).
Ann Arbor Public Schools also operates Huron High School (1,696 students) and Pioneer High School (1,671 students) alongside Ann Arbor Steam at Northside 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 Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School compares
Ann Arbor Steam at Northside 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 66% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 28% in Michigan - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 614 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 53.3%
Asian 13.7%
Two or More 12.9%
African American 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Ann Arbor Steam at Northside 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 Ann Arbor Steam at Northside 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 Ann Arbor Steam at Northside 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clague Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ann Arbor Steam at Northside 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 (~614 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School
How many students attend Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School?
Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School has 614 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ann Arbor, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% 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 Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School?
18.3% of students at Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School?
The largest demographic group at Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Ann Arbor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School?
Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School rank among elementary schools in Ann Arbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School ranks #11 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 Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School a good school?
Ann Arbor Steam at Northside School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 Ann Arbor Steam at Northside 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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