Enrollment
513
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Allen Park, MI
Bennie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bennie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260252000005
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bennie Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Allen Park · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bennie Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bennie Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Allen Park, MI.
School address
District: Allen Park Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260252000005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bennie Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bennie Elementary School
Bennie Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Allen Park, Michigan, enrolling 513 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 513 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.
Among 648 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #464, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Allen Park Public Schools also operates Allen Park High School (1,133 students) and Allen Park Middle School (896 students) alongside Bennie 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 Bennie Elementary School compares
Bennie 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 27% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Michigan - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$12,463
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Bennie Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Allen Park Public Schools, which includes Bennie Elementary School.
$12,463
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.8%
State 67.0%
Federal 8.2%
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 Bennie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Allen Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lindemann Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arno Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bennie Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other 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 (~513 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bennie Elementary School
How many students attend Bennie Elementary School?
Bennie Elementary School has 513 students enrolled. It is a public school in Allen Park, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennie Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bennie Elementary School?
39.7% of students at Bennie Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bennie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bennie Elementary School is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Allen Park, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bennie Elementary School?
Bennie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Bennie Elementary School rank among schools in Allen Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Bennie Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Allen Park, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Allen Park on the city page.
Is Bennie Elementary School a good school?
Bennie Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Allen Park Public Schools?
Besides Bennie Elementary School, Allen Park Public Schools also operates Allen Park High School (1,133 students), Allen Park Middle School (896 students), and Lindemann Elementary School (639 students). See the Allen Park Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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