- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sterling Heights, MI
Black Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Black Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263519007095
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #18 of 23
- schools in Sterling Heights · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Black Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Elementary School ranks #18 of 23 schools in Sterling Heights, MI.
School address
District: Warren Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263519007095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Black Elementary School grew from 421 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 263519007095 · Sterling Heights, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 17.6:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Warren Mott High School (1,335 students)
Black Elementary School grew from 421 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Black Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warren Mott Hi
Warren Mott High School
1,335 students
- Sterling Heigh
Sterling Heights Senior Hs
1,262 students
- Cousino Senior
Cousino Senior High School
1,250 students
- Grissom Middle
Grissom Middle School
703 students
- Carter Middle
Carter Middle School
679 students
- This school 458
Black Elementary School
458 students
What this shows Black Elementary School reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black Elementary School compares
Black 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 26% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$17,520
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
African American 25.5%
Asian 15.7%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Black Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Warren Consolidated Schools reports $17,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Black Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Mott High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sterling Heights Senior Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cousino Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grissom Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carter Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide other 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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Black Elementary School
How many students attend Black Elementary School?
Black Elementary School has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sterling Heights, MI. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Black Elementary School?
68.2% of students at Black Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Black Elementary School is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Sterling Heights, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Elementary School?
Black Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Black Elementary School rank among schools in Sterling Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Elementary School ranks #18 of 23 schools in Sterling Heights, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sterling Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Warren Consolidated Schools?
Besides Black Elementary School, Warren Consolidated Schools also operates Warren Mott High School (1,335 students), Sterling Heights Senior Hs (1,262 students), and Cousino Senior High School (1,250 students). See the Warren Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.