- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomfield Hills, MI
Birmingham Covington School
Federal NCES profile for Birmingham Covington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260585004215
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birmingham Covington School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Bloomfield Hills · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 3.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Birmingham Covington School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Birmingham Covington School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
School address
District: Birmingham Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260585004215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Birmingham Covington School held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.2 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 260585004215 · Bloomfield Hills, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 17.4:1 · 3.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Wylie E Groves High School (1,108 students)
Birmingham Covington School held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.2 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Birmingham Covington School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wylie E Groves
Wylie E Groves High School
1,108 students
- Ernest W Seaho
Ernest W Seaholm High School
1,081 students
- Berkshire Midd
Berkshire Middle School
695 students
- This school
Birmingham Covington School
643 students
- Derby Middle S
Derby Middle School
631 students
- Pierce Element
Pierce Elementary School
556 students
What this shows Birmingham Covington School reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Birmingham Covington School compares
Birmingham Covington 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.5% | ▼ 94% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,475
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Birmingham Covington School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birmingham Public Schools reports $20,475 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Birmingham Covington School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wylie E Groves High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ernest W Seaholm High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkshire Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Derby Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pierce Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Birmingham Covington School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~643 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Birmingham Covington School
How many students attend Birmingham Covington School?
Birmingham Covington School has 643 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomfield Hills, MI. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birmingham Covington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birmingham Covington School is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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 Birmingham Covington School?
3.5% of students at Birmingham Covington School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birmingham Covington School?
The largest demographic group at Birmingham Covington School is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birmingham Covington School?
Birmingham Covington School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Birmingham Covington School rank among elementary schools in Bloomfield Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Birmingham Covington School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Bloomfield Hills, 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 Bloomfield Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Birmingham Public Schools?
Besides Birmingham Covington School, Birmingham Public Schools also operates Wylie E Groves High School (1,108 students), Ernest W Seaholm High School (1,081 students), and Berkshire Middle School (695 students). See the Birmingham Public Schools district page for the complete list.