- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blissfield, MI
Blissfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blissfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260600004230
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blissfield Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Blissfield · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Blissfield Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blissfield Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Blissfield, MI.
School address
District: Blissfield Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260600004230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Blissfield Elementary held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 260600004230 · Blissfield, MI Other · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 16.5:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Blissfield High School (320 students)
Blissfield Elementary held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Blissfield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Blissfield Elementary
528 students
- Blissfield Hig
Blissfield High School
320 students
- Blissfield Mid
Blissfield Middle School
263 students
What this shows Blissfield Elementary reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blissfield Elementary compares
Blissfield Elementary 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 30% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Michigan - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$12,979
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 528 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Blissfield Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Blissfield Community Schools reports $12,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blissfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blissfield High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blissfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blissfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blissfield Elementary
How many students attend Blissfield Elementary?
Blissfield Elementary has 528 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blissfield, MI. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blissfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blissfield Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% 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 Blissfield Elementary?
38.1% of students at Blissfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blissfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blissfield Elementary is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Blissfield, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blissfield Elementary?
Blissfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Blissfield Elementary rank among public schools in Blissfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Blissfield Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Blissfield, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Blissfield Community Schools?
Besides Blissfield Elementary, Blissfield Community Schools also operates Blissfield High School (320 students) and Blissfield Middle School (263 students). See the Blissfield Community Schools district page for the complete list.