- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Beacon Tree Elementary School held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 263447001840 · Shelby Township, MI Other · MID · TRAD
787 enr · 21.9:1 · 13.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students)
Beacon Tree Elementary School held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Beacon Tree Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson High School
1,881 students
- Henry Ford Ii
Henry Ford Ii High School
1,663 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
1,625 students
- Utica High Sch
Utica High School
1,391 students
- Malow Junior H
Malow Junior High School
1,084 students
- This school
Beacon Tree Elementary School
787 students
What this shows Beacon Tree Elementary School reports 787 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beacon Tree Elementary School compares
Beacon Tree 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,295
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Utica Community Schools reports $14,295 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,663
- 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
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 (~787 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 725 (2022-23) → 752 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.