- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamilton, MI
Bentheim Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bentheim Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261740005419
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bentheim Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bentheim Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bentheim Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hamilton, MI.
School address
District: Hamilton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261740005419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Bentheim Elementary School held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 261740005419 · Hamilton, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 21.6:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (793 students)
Bentheim Elementary School held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bentheim Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
793 students
- Hamilton Middl
Hamilton Middle School
707 students
- Hamilton Eleme
Hamilton Elementary School
359 students
- This school 281
Bentheim Elementary School
281 students
- Blue Star Elem 202
Blue Star Elementary School
202 students
- Hamilton Virtu 172
Hamilton Virtual School
172 students
What this shows Bentheim Elementary School reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bentheim Elementary School compares
Bentheim 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Michigan - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,025
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 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: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Bentheim Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hamilton Community Schools reports $13,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bentheim Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Star Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Virtual School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bentheim Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bentheim Elementary School
How many students attend Bentheim Elementary School?
Bentheim Elementary School has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamilton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bentheim Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bentheim Elementary School is 21.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bentheim Elementary School?
23.4% of students at Bentheim Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bentheim Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bentheim Elementary School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Hamilton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bentheim Elementary School?
Bentheim Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Bentheim Elementary School rank among schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bentheim Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hamilton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hamilton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Community Schools?
Besides Bentheim Elementary School, Hamilton Community Schools also operates Hamilton High School (793 students), Hamilton Middle School (707 students), and Hamilton Elementary School (359 students). See the Hamilton Community Schools district page for the complete list.