- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burton, MI
Atherton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Atherton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260354004052
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atherton Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Burton · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Atherton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atherton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Burton, MI.
School address
District: Atherton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260354004052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Atherton Elementary School shrank from 331 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 260354004052 · Burton, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 12.7:1 · 84.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Atherton Jr Sr High School (323 students)
Atherton Elementary School shrank from 331 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Atherton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atherton Jr S
Atherton Jr Sr High School
323 students
- This school
Atherton Elementary School
267 students
- Atherton Vern 48
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
48 students
What this shows Atherton Elementary School reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atherton Elementary School compares
Atherton 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 55% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Michigan - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.2%
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
$15,194
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Atherton Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Atherton Community Schools reports $15,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atherton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton Jr Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atherton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Burton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atherton Elementary School
How many students attend Atherton Elementary School?
Atherton Elementary School has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atherton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atherton Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% lower 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 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% of enrollment, in Burton, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atherton Elementary School?
Atherton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Atherton Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Burton?
By Resource Investment Index, Atherton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Burton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Burton on the city page.
What other schools are in Atherton Community Schools?
Besides Atherton Elementary School, Atherton Community Schools also operates Atherton Jr Sr High School (323 students) and Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center (48 students). See the Atherton Community Schools district page for the complete list.