Enrollment
267
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 260354004052
Atherton Elementary School — Burton, MI
Federal NCES profile for Atherton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Atherton Community Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Atherton Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Atherton Elementary School reports 267 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 84.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 55% above the Michigan average and 62% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 68.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Atherton Community Schools spends $21,724 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.5% from local sources (property taxes), 54.4% from the state, and 17.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Atherton Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 55% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 35% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 55% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 36% in Michigan — lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
68.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,724
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 267 Top 35% in Michigan — larger than 65% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 84.0% +55% vs state
NCES ID 260354004052
Student demographics
White 50.2%
African American 27.7%
Two or More 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 68.2%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 65
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Atherton Community Schools, which includes Atherton Elementary School.
$21,724
Per student
+37%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 54.4%
Federal 17.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Atherton Elementary School
How many students attend Atherton Elementary School?
Atherton Elementary School has 267 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in BURTON, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atherton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atherton Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atherton Elementary School?
84.0% of students at Atherton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atherton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Atherton Elementary School is White at 50.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in BURTON, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atherton Elementary School?
Atherton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.