- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Imlay City, MI
Borland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Borland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261910005591
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Borland Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Imlay City · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Borland Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Borland Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Imlay City, MI.
School address
District: Imlay City Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261910005591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Borland Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 261910005591 · Imlay City, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 19.8:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Imlay City High School (554 students)
Borland Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Borland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Imlay City Hig
Imlay City High School
554 students
- This school
Borland Elementary School
396 students
- Imlay City Mid
Imlay City Middle School
395 students
- Weston Element
Weston Elementary School
389 students
- Venture High S 24
Venture High School
24 students
What this shows Borland Elementary School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Borland Elementary School compares
Borland 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▲ 1% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$14,275
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Borland Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Imlay City Community Schools reports $14,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Borland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imlay City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Imlay City Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weston Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Venture High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Borland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Borland Elementary School
How many students attend Borland Elementary School?
Borland Elementary School has 396 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Imlay City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Borland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Borland Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Borland Elementary School?
54.9% of students at Borland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Borland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Borland Elementary School is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Imlay City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Borland Elementary School?
Borland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Borland Elementary School rank among public schools in Imlay City?
By Resource Investment Index, Borland Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Imlay City, 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 Imlay City on the city page.
What other schools are in Imlay City Community Schools?
Besides Borland Elementary School, Imlay City Community Schools also operates Imlay City High School (554 students), Imlay City Middle School (395 students), and Weston Elementary School (389 students). See the Imlay City Community Schools district page for the complete list.