Enrollment
441
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 263426006978
Bemis Elementary School — Troy, MI
Federal NCES profile for Bemis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Troy School District · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bemis Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bemis Elementary School reports 441 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 7.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 86% below the Michigan average and 85% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Troy School District spends $16,444 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.2% from local sources (property taxes), 52.2% from the state, and 8.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bemis Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.8% | ▼ 86% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 66% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
7.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 86% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
— 7% below state mean
Top 49% in Michigan — lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,444
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 441 Top 66% in Michigan — larger than 34% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 16.9:1 -7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 7.8% -86% vs state
NCES ID 263426006978
Student demographics
Asian 56.5%
White 30.8%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 56.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.3%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy School District, which includes Bemis Elementary School.
$16,444
Per student
+4%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 52.2%
Federal 8.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
Similar elementary schools in Troy
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
460 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Schroeder Elementary School
Standard public school
423 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Wass Elementary School
Standard public school
413 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Morse Elementary School
Standard public school
411 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Wattles Elementary School
Standard public school
406 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Leonard Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Bemis Elementary School
How many students attend Bemis Elementary School?
Bemis Elementary School has 441 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Troy, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bemis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bemis Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bemis Elementary School?
7.8% of students at Bemis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bemis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bemis Elementary School is Asian at 56.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Troy, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bemis Elementary School?
Bemis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.