- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, MI
Arborwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arborwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262415006091
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arborwood Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 79.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Arborwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arborwood Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Monroe, MI.
School address
District: Monroe Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262415006091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Arborwood Elementary School shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 26.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 262415006091 · Monroe, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 17.8:1 · 79.1% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Monroe High School (1,332 students)
Arborwood Elementary School shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE held 26.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Arborwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monroe High Sc
Monroe High School
1,332 students
- Custer Element
Custer Elementary School
769 students
- Monroe Middle
Monroe Middle School
674 students
- This school 462
Arborwood Elementary School
462 students
- Manor Elementa 444
Manor Elementary School
444 students
- Raisinville Sc 443
Raisinville School
443 students
What this shows Arborwood Elementary School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arborwood Elementary School compares
Arborwood Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 46% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Michigan - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
66.9%
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
$15,024
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
43
in-school suspensions + 379 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 91.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
African American 23.6%
Two or More 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Arborwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Monroe Public Schools reports $15,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arborwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Custer Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manor Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raisinville School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arborwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide other 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 (~462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Arborwood Elementary School
How many students attend Arborwood Elementary School?
Arborwood Elementary School has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, MI. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arborwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arborwood Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arborwood Elementary School?
79.1% of students at Arborwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arborwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arborwood Elementary School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Monroe, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arborwood Elementary School?
Arborwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Arborwood Elementary School rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Arborwood Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Monroe, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe Public Schools?
Besides Arborwood Elementary School, Monroe Public Schools also operates Monroe High School (1,332 students), Custer Elementary School (769 students), and Monroe Middle School (674 students). See the Monroe Public Schools district page for the complete list.