- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ypsilanti, MI
Bishop Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bishop Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262157001000
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bishop Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Ypsilanti · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bishop Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bishop Elementary School ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Ypsilanti, MI.
School address
District: Lincoln Consolidated School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262157001000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Bishop Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 262157001000 · Ypsilanti, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 19.4:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Senior High School (810 students)
Bishop Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bishop Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Senior
Lincoln Senior High School
810 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
712 students
- Brick Elementa
Brick Elementary School
500 students
- Childs Element
Childs Elementary School
493 students
- This school
Bishop Elementary School
486 students
- Lcs Virtual Ac 121
Lcs Virtual Academy
121 students
What this shows Bishop Elementary School reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bishop Elementary School compares
Bishop 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▼ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,330
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.5%
African American 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 15.0%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Bishop Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lincoln Consolidated School District reports $16,330 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bishop Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brick Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Childs Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lcs Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bishop Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Ypsilanti
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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bishop Elementary School
How many students attend Bishop Elementary School?
Bishop Elementary School has 486 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ypsilanti, MI. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bishop Elementary School?
50.1% of students at Bishop Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bishop Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bishop Elementary School is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Ypsilanti, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bishop Elementary School?
Bishop Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bishop Elementary School rank among public schools in Ypsilanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Bishop Elementary School ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Ypsilanti, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ypsilanti on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Consolidated School District?
Besides Bishop Elementary School, Lincoln Consolidated School District also operates Lincoln Senior High School (810 students), Lincoln Middle School (712 students), and Brick Elementary School (500 students). See the Lincoln Consolidated School District district page for the complete list.