- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Allen Park, MI
Arno Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arno Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260252003972
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arno Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Allen Park · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Arno Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arno Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Allen Park, MI.
School address
District: Allen Park Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260252003972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Arno Elementary School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 260252003972 · Allen Park, MI Other · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 19.7:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Allen Park High School (1,133 students)
Arno Elementary School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Arno Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allen Park Hig
Allen Park High School
1,133 students
- Allen Park Mid
Allen Park Middle School
896 students
- Lindemann Elem
Lindemann Elementary School
639 students
- This school
Arno Elementary School
513 students
- Bennie Element
Bennie Elementary School
513 students
What this shows Arno Elementary School reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arno Elementary School compares
Arno Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Michigan - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$13,864
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
5
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Arno Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Allen Park Public Schools reports $13,864 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arno Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Allen Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lindemann Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bennie Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arno Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~513 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Arno Elementary School
How many students attend Arno Elementary School?
Arno Elementary School has 513 students enrolled. It is a public school in Allen Park, MI. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arno Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arno Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arno Elementary School?
47.7% of students at Arno Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arno Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arno Elementary School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Allen Park, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arno Elementary School?
Arno Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Arno Elementary School rank among schools in Allen Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Arno Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Allen Park, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Allen Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Allen Park Public Schools?
Besides Arno Elementary School, Allen Park Public Schools also operates Allen Park High School (1,133 students), Allen Park Middle School (896 students), and Lindemann Elementary School (639 students). See the Allen Park Public Schools district page for the complete list.