Enrollment
462
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arborwood Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arborwood Elementary School
Arborwood Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Monroe, Michigan, enrolling 462 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 462 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 438 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #297.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 422 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 462 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Monroe Public Schools also operates Monroe High School (1,332 students) and Custer Elementary School (769 students) alongside Arborwood 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 Arborwood Elementary School compares
Arborwood 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,764
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe Public Schools, which includes Arborwood Elementary School.
$12,764
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 55.7%
Federal 14.0%
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 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
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~462 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Arborwood Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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