Enrollment
281
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bentheim Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bentheim Elementary School
Bentheim Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hamilton, Michigan, enrolling 281 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.6:1 is larger than about 87% of Michigan schools and 23% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.4% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Michigan average.
With 281 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 268 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #193, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1124 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Hamilton Community Schools also operates Hamilton High School (793 students) and Hamilton Middle School (707 students) alongside Bentheim 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 Bentheim Elementary School compares
Bentheim 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,439
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
Counselors0.3 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton Community Schools, which includes Bentheim Elementary School.
$12,439
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 64.9%
Federal 4.9%
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 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
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~281 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bentheim Elementary School a good school?
Bentheim Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 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.
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