- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Barhitte Elementary School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.8 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 260480004158 · Burton, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 17.2:1 · 85.6% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Bentley Senior High School (227 students)
Barhitte Elementary School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.8 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Barhitte Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Barhitte Elementary School
309 students
- Bentley Senior
Bentley Senior High School
227 students
- Bentley Middle
Bentley Middle School
145 students
- Bentley High S 25
Bentley High School Bold Academy
25 students
What this shows Barhitte Elementary School reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barhitte Elementary School compares
Barhitte 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$13,999
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
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.
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
District finance for Bentley Community School District reports $13,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.