Enrollment
643
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Birmingham Covington School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Birmingham Covington School
Birmingham Covington School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, enrolling 643 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.5% free-meal eligibility runs 94% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 643 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 146 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Birmingham Public Schools spends $19,274 per pupil, 43% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Birmingham Public Schools also operates Wylie E Groves High School (1,108 students) and Ernest W Seaholm High School (1,081 students) alongside Birmingham Covington 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 Birmingham Covington School compares
Birmingham Covington 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,274
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Birmingham Public Schools, which includes Birmingham Covington School.
$19,274
Per student
+43%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 37.5%
Federal 6.6%
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 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
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~643 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Birmingham Covington School a good school?
Birmingham Covington School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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