- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harper Woods, MI
Beacon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beacon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261776005440
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beacon Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Harper Woods · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Beacon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Harper Woods, MI.
School address
NCES ID 261776005440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Beacon Elementary School grew from 338 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 261776005440 · Harper Woods, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 21.6:1 · 81.7% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Harper Woods Virtual Academy (1,029 students)
Beacon Elementary School grew from 338 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Beacon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harper Woods V
Harper Woods Virtual Academy
1,029 students
- Harper Woods H
Harper Woods High School
877 students
- This school 368
Beacon Elementary School
368 students
- Harper Woods M 353
Harper Woods Middle School
353 students
- Tyrone Element 336
Tyrone Elementary School
336 students
What this shows Beacon Elementary School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beacon Elementary School compares
Beacon Elementary School is a growing 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 50% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
80.2%
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
$15,318
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
White 1.9%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Beacon Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Harper Woods the School District of the City of reports $15,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beacon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Woods Virtual Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Harper Woods High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harper Woods Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tyrone Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beacon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beacon Elementary School
How many students attend Beacon Elementary School?
Beacon Elementary School has 368 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harper Woods, MI. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Elementary School is 21.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beacon Elementary School?
81.7% of students at Beacon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beacon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beacon Elementary School is African American at 94.3% of enrollment, in Harper Woods, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beacon Elementary School?
Beacon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Beacon Elementary School rank among schools in Harper Woods?
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Harper Woods, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Harper Woods on the city page.
What other schools are in Harper Woods the School District of the City of?
Besides Beacon Elementary School, Harper Woods the School District of the City of also operates Harper Woods Virtual Academy (1,029 students), Harper Woods High School (877 students), and Harper Woods Middle School (353 students). See the Harper Woods the School District of the City of district page for the complete list.