- Enrollment
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Baltimore, MI
Ashley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ashley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260279003998
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashley Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in New Baltimore · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashley Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashley Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Baltimore, MI.
School address
District: Anchor Bay School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260279003998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Ashley Elementary School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 260279003998 · New Baltimore, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 17:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Anchor Bay High School (1,740 students)
Ashley Elementary School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ashley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anchor Bay Hig
Anchor Bay High School
1,740 students
- Anchor Bay Mid 671
Anchor Bay Middle School North
671 students
- Anchor Bay Mid 509
Anchor Bay Middle School South
509 students
- Great Oaks Ele 468
Great Oaks Elementary School
468 students
- This school 441
Ashley Elementary School
441 students
- Lighthouse Ele 441
Lighthouse Elementary School
441 students
What this shows Ashley Elementary School reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashley Elementary School compares
Ashley 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 68% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$14,363
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Ashley Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Anchor Bay School District reports $14,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anchor Bay Middle School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anchor Bay Middle School South | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Oaks Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ashley Elementary School
How many students attend Ashley Elementary School?
Ashley Elementary School has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Baltimore, MI. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashley Elementary School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Ashley Elementary School?
17.6% of students at Ashley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ashley Elementary School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in New Baltimore, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashley Elementary School?
Ashley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Ashley Elementary School rank among public schools in New Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashley Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Baltimore, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Anchor Bay School District?
Besides Ashley Elementary School, Anchor Bay School District also operates Anchor Bay High School (1,740 students), Anchor Bay Middle School North (671 students), and Anchor Bay Middle School South (509 students). See the Anchor Bay School District district page for the complete list.