Enrollment
787
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shelby Township, MI
Beacon Tree Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beacon Tree Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263447001840
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beacon Tree Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 11
- schools in Shelby Township · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Beacon Tree Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon Tree Elementary School ranks #1 of 11 schools in Shelby Township, MI.
School address
District: Utica Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263447001840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beacon Tree Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beacon Tree Elementary School
Beacon Tree Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Shelby Township, Michigan, enrolling 787 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.9:1 is larger than about 88% of Michigan schools and 25% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.5% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 91% of state schools at 787 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 251 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #126.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Utica Community Schools also operates Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students) and Henry Ford Ii High School (1,663 students) alongside Beacon Tree 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 Beacon Tree Elementary School compares
Beacon Tree 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 75% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 787 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
787
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Michigan - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,513
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 87.8%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Beacon Tree Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Utica Community Schools, which includes Beacon Tree Elementary School.
$12,513
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.1%
State 63.4%
Federal 9.5%
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 Beacon Tree Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry Ford Ii High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Utica High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Malow Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beacon Tree Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,625
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~787 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Beacon Tree Elementary School
How many students attend Beacon Tree Elementary School?
Beacon Tree Elementary School has 787 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shelby Township, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Tree Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Tree Elementary School is 21.9:1, which is 25% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beacon Tree Elementary School?
13.5% of students at Beacon Tree Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beacon Tree Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beacon Tree Elementary School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Shelby Township, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beacon Tree Elementary School?
Beacon Tree Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Beacon Tree Elementary School rank among schools in Shelby Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon Tree Elementary School ranks #1 of 11 schools in Shelby Township, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shelby Township on the city page.
Is Beacon Tree Elementary School a good school?
Beacon Tree Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Michigan schools. 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 Utica Community Schools?
Besides Beacon Tree Elementary School, Utica Community Schools also operates Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students), Henry Ford Ii High School (1,663 students), and Eisenhower High School (1,625 students). See the Utica Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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