- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Romulus, MI
Barth Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Barth Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263012006611
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barth Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Romulus · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Barth Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barth Elementary School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Romulus, MI.
School address
District: Romulus Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263012006611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Barth Elementary School shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 263012006611 · Romulus, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 12.9:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Romulus Senior High School (518 students)
Barth Elementary School shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Barth Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Romulus Senior
Romulus Senior High School
518 students
- Romulus Middle
Romulus Middle School
423 students
- Wick Elementar
Wick Elementary School
281 students
- Romulus Elemen
Romulus Elementary School
262 students
- This school
Barth Elementary School
233 students
- Hale Creek Ele
Hale Creek Elementary School
223 students
What this shows Barth Elementary School reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barth Elementary School compares
Barth 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Michigan - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.0%
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
$18,171
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.8%
White 37.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Barth Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Romulus Community Schools reports $18,171 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barth Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romulus Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Romulus Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wick Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Romulus Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hale Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barth Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Romulus
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~233 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barth Elementary School
How many students attend Barth Elementary School?
Barth Elementary School has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Romulus, MI. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barth Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% 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 Barth Elementary School?
62.2% of students at Barth Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barth Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Barth Elementary School is African American at 40.8% of enrollment, in Romulus, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barth Elementary School?
Barth 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 Barth Elementary School rank among public schools in Romulus?
By Resource Investment Index, Barth Elementary School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Romulus, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Romulus on the city page.
What other schools are in Romulus Community Schools?
Besides Barth Elementary School, Romulus Community Schools also operates Romulus Senior High School (518 students), Romulus Middle School (423 students), and Wick Elementary School (281 students). See the Romulus Community Schools district page for the complete list.