Enrollment
396
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Borland Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Borland Elementary School
Borland Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Imlay City, Michigan, enrolling 396 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.9% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 396 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 708 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #352.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Imlay City Community Schools also operates Imlay City High School (554 students) and Imlay City Middle School (395 students) alongside Borland Elementary School.
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 Borland Elementary School compares
Borland Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,250
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Imlay City Community Schools, which includes Borland Elementary School.
$13,250
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 63.8%
Federal 11.1%
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 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
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~396 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Borland Elementary School a good school?
Borland Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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