- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plymouth, MI
Bird Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bird Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262856006406
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bird Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bird Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bird Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Plymouth, MI.
School address
District: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262856006406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Bird Elementary School grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 262856006406 · Plymouth, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 18.3:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton High School (1,899 students)
Bird Elementary School grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bird Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canton High Sc
Canton High School
1,899 students
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
1,871 students
- Plymouth High
Plymouth High School
1,816 students
- Pioneer Middle
Pioneer Middle School
827 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
817 students
- This school 476
Bird Elementary School
476 students
What this shows Bird Elementary School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bird Elementary School compares
Bird Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 70% | 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
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,974
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 4.2%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Bird Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools reports $14,974 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bird Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plymouth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bird Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Plymouth
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 Bird Elementary School
How many students attend Bird Elementary School?
Bird Elementary School has 476 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plymouth, MI. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bird Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bird Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bird Elementary School?
16.1% of students at Bird Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bird Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bird Elementary School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bird Elementary School?
Bird Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Bird Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Bird Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Plymouth, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools?
Besides Bird Elementary School, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools also operates Canton High School (1,899 students), Salem High School (1,871 students), and Plymouth High School (1,816 students). See the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district page for the complete list.