Enrollment
309
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burton, MI
Barhitte Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Barhitte Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260480004158
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barhitte Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Burton · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Barhitte Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barhitte Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Burton, MI.
School address
District: Bentley Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260480004158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barhitte Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barhitte Elementary School
Barhitte Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Burton, Michigan, enrolling 309 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 85.6% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 309 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 412 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #301, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bentley Community School District also operates Bentley Senior High School (227 students) and Bentley Middle School (145 students) alongside Barhitte 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 Barhitte Elementary School compares
Barhitte 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 58% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Michigan - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
68.3%
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
$11,635
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
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 65.7%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
African American 10.0%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Barhitte Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bentley Community School District, which includes Barhitte Elementary School.
$11,635
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 64.6%
Federal 15.6%
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 Barhitte Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Senior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bentley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bentley High School Bold Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barhitte Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~309 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Barhitte Elementary School
How many students attend Barhitte Elementary School?
Barhitte Elementary School has 309 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barhitte Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barhitte Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Barhitte Elementary School?
85.6% of students at Barhitte Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barhitte Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Barhitte Elementary School is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Burton, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barhitte Elementary School?
Barhitte 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 Barhitte Elementary School rank among schools in Burton?
By Resource Investment Index, Barhitte Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 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 schools in Burton on the city page.
Is Barhitte Elementary School a good school?
Barhitte Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Bentley Community School District?
Besides Barhitte Elementary School, Bentley Community School District also operates Bentley Senior High School (227 students), Bentley Middle School (145 students), and Bentley High School Bold Academy (25 students). See the Bentley Community School District district page for the complete list.
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