Enrollment
366
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Farmington Hills, MI
Beechview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beechview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261407005033
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beechview Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Farmington Hills · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Beechview Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beechview Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Farmington Hills, MI.
School address
District: Farmington Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261407005033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beechview Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beechview Elementary School
Beechview Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Farmington Hills, Michigan, enrolling 366 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 366 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 541 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #153.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Farmington Hills's elementary schools, it stands alongside Farmington Steam Academy (714 students): Beechview Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 18.3:1).
Farmington Public School District also operates Farmington High School (1,470 students) and North Farmington High School (1,157 students) alongside Beechview 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 Beechview Elementary School compares
Beechview 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Michigan - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$16,080
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 49.2%
African American 31.4%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Beechview Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington Public School District, which includes Beechview Elementary School.
$16,080
Per student
+19%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 48.7%
Federal 6.2%
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 Beechview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Farmington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farmington Steam Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Power Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beechview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Farmington Hills
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~366 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Beechview Elementary School
How many students attend Beechview Elementary School?
Beechview Elementary School has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Farmington Hills, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beechview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beechview Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher 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 Beechview Elementary School?
29.7% of students at Beechview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beechview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beechview Elementary School is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Farmington Hills, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beechview Elementary School?
Beechview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Beechview Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Farmington Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Beechview Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Farmington Hills, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Farmington Hills on the city page.
Is Beechview Elementary School a good school?
Beechview Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Farmington Public School District?
Besides Beechview Elementary School, Farmington Public School District also operates Farmington High School (1,470 students), North Farmington High School (1,157 students), and Farmington Steam Academy (714 students). See the Farmington Public School District district page for the complete list.
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