Enrollment
457
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beech Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beech Elementary
Beech Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Redford, Michigan, enrolling 457 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 457 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 432 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #178.
Its student body is led by African American (67%) and White (18%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 75.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Redford Union Schools District No. 1 spends $21,445 per pupil, 59% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 98 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 457 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Redford Union Schools District No. 1 also operates Redford Union High School (510 students) and Hilbert Middle School (409 students) alongside Beech Elementary.
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 Beech Elementary compares
Beech Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,445
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redford Union Schools District No. 1, which includes Beech Elementary.
$21,445
Per student
+59%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 51.1%
Federal 17.5%
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 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
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~457 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Beech Elementary a good school?
Beech Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% 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 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.
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