- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Macomb, MI
Beck Centennial Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Beck Centennial Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263447000927
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beck Centennial Elem School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Macomb · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Beck Centennial Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beck Centennial Elem School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Macomb, MI.
School address
District: Utica Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263447000927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Beck Centennial Elem School shrank from 460 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE held 26.7 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 263447000927 · Macomb, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 15.6:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students)
Beck Centennial Elem School shrank from 460 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE held 26.7 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Beck Centennial Elem 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 406
Beck Centennial Elem School
406 students
What this shows Beck Centennial Elem School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beck Centennial Elem School compares
Beck Centennial Elem 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 50% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Asian 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Beck Centennial Elem 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 Beck Centennial Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry Ford Ii High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Utica High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malow Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beck Centennial Elem 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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beck Centennial Elem School
How many students attend Beck Centennial Elem School?
Beck Centennial Elem School has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Macomb, MI. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beck Centennial Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beck Centennial Elem School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Beck Centennial Elem School?
27.0% of students at Beck Centennial Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beck Centennial Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Beck Centennial Elem School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Macomb, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beck Centennial Elem School?
Beck Centennial Elem 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 Beck Centennial Elem School rank among schools in Macomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Beck Centennial Elem School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Macomb, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Macomb on the city page.
What other schools are in Utica Community Schools?
Besides Beck Centennial Elem 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.