- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Okemos, MI
Bennett Woods Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bennett Woods Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262628000541
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bennett Woods Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Okemos · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bennett Woods Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett Woods Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Okemos, MI.
School address
District: Okemos Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262628000541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Bennett Woods Elementary School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 262628000541 · Okemos, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 16.4:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Okemos High School (1,496 students)
Bennett Woods Elementary School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bennett Woods Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Okemos High Sc
Okemos High School
1,496 students
- Kinawa School
Kinawa School
735 students
- Chippewa Middl
Chippewa Middle School
726 students
- This school 476
Bennett Woods Elementary School
476 students
- Hiawatha Eleme 441
Hiawatha Elementary School
441 students
- Cornell Elemen 439
Cornell Elementary School
439 students
What this shows Bennett Woods Elementary School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bennett Woods Elementary School compares
Bennett Woods Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 67% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Michigan - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$14,309
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
Asian 19.1%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Bennett Woods Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Okemos Public Schools reports $14,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bennett Woods Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okemos High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kinawa School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiawatha Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cornell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bennett Woods Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Okemos
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bennett Woods Elementary School
How many students attend Bennett Woods Elementary School?
Bennett Woods Elementary School has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in Okemos, MI. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennett Woods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennett Woods Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 Bennett Woods Elementary School?
17.7% of students at Bennett Woods Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bennett Woods Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bennett Woods Elementary School is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Okemos, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bennett Woods Elementary School?
Bennett Woods Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bennett Woods Elementary School rank among public schools in Okemos?
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett Woods Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Okemos, 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 Okemos on the city page.
What other schools are in Okemos Public Schools?
Besides Bennett Woods Elementary School, Okemos Public Schools also operates Okemos High School (1,496 students), Kinawa School (735 students), and Chippewa Middle School (726 students). See the Okemos Public Schools district page for the complete list.