Enrollment
528
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blissfield Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blissfield Elementary
Blissfield Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Blissfield, Michigan, enrolling 528 students.
At 16.5:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 528 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 632 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #593, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 528 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Blissfield Community Schools also operates Blissfield High School (320 students) and Blissfield Middle School (263 students) alongside Blissfield Elementary.
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 Blissfield Elementary compares
Blissfield Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,963
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blissfield Community Schools, which includes Blissfield Elementary.
$11,963
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 62.6%
Federal 9.1%
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 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
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other 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 (~528 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Blissfield on the city page.
Is Blissfield Elementary a good school?
Blissfield Elementary earns 16/100 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 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.
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