- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redford, MI
Beech Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Beech Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262946008208
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beech Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Redford · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Beech Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beech Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Redford, MI.
School address
District: Redford Union Schools District No. 1 · Michigan
NCES ID 262946008208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Beech Elementary shrank from 453 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 262946008208 · Redford, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 14.7:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Redford Union High School (510 students)
Beech Elementary shrank from 453 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Beech Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redford Union
Redford Union High School
510 students
- This school
Beech Elementary
457 students
- Hilbert Middle
Hilbert Middle School
409 students
- Macgowan Schoo
Macgowan School
235 students
- Stuckey Center 99
Stuckey Center
99 students
- Redford Union 67
Redford Union Virtual Learning
67 students
What this shows Beech Elementary reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beech Elementary compares
Beech Elementary 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 47% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 29% in Michigan - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
75.9%
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
$23,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.5%
White 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Beech Elementary is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Redford Union Schools District No. 1 reports $23,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beech Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redford Union High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilbert Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macgowan School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stuckey Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redford Union Virtual Learning | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Beech Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beech Elementary
How many students attend Beech Elementary?
Beech Elementary has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beech Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Beech Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 Beech Elementary?
79.7% of students at Beech Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beech Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Beech Elementary is African American at 66.5% of enrollment, in Redford, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beech Elementary?
Beech Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Beech Elementary rank among public schools in Redford?
By Resource Investment Index, Beech Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Redford, 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 Redford on the city page.
What other schools are in Redford Union Schools District No. 1?
Besides Beech Elementary, Redford Union Schools District No. 1 also operates Redford Union High School (510 students), Hilbert Middle School (409 students), and Macgowan School (235 students). See the Redford Union Schools District No. 1 district page for the complete list.