- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Barryton, MI
Barryton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Barryton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260956004451
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barryton Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools.
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 204
- students enrolled
Barryton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Chippewa Hills School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260956004451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Barryton Elementary School shrank from 221 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 260956004451 · Barryton, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 14.6:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Chippewa Hills Intermediate School (503 students)
Barryton Elementary School shrank from 221 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Barryton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chippewa Hills
Chippewa Hills Intermediate School
503 students
- Chippewa Hills
Chippewa Hills High School
463 students
- Weidman Elemen
Weidman Elementary School
258 students
- Mecosta Elemen
Mecosta Elementary School
256 students
- This school
Barryton Elementary School
204 students
- Mosaic School 89
Mosaic School
89 students
What this shows Barryton Elementary School reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barryton Elementary School compares
Barryton 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 28% in Michigan - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.9%
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
$15,181
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
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Barryton Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Chippewa Hills School District reports $15,181 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barryton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Hills Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weidman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mecosta Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mosaic School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barryton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~204 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barryton Elementary School
How many students attend Barryton Elementary School?
Barryton Elementary School has 204 students enrolled. It is a public school in Barryton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barryton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barryton Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% 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 Barryton Elementary School?
71.9% of students at Barryton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barryton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Barryton Elementary School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Barryton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barryton Elementary School?
Barryton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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).
What other schools are in Chippewa Hills School District?
Besides Barryton Elementary School, Chippewa Hills School District also operates Chippewa Hills Intermediate School (503 students), Chippewa Hills High School (463 students), and Weidman Elementary School (258 students). See the Chippewa Hills School District district page for the complete list.