Enrollment
347
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Livonia, MI
Botsford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Botsford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260984004467
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Botsford Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Livonia · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Botsford Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Botsford Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Livonia, MI.
School address
District: Clarenceville School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260984004467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Botsford Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Botsford Elementary School
Botsford Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Livonia, Michigan, enrolling 347 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 347 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 533 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #279.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Livonia's public schools, it stands alongside Branch Line School (141 students): Botsford Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 11.8:1).
Clarenceville School District also operates Clarenceville High School (562 students) and Clarenceville Middle School (370 students) alongside Botsford 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 Botsford Elementary School compares
Botsford 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 28% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Michigan - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.6%
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
$12,436
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 + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 51.3%
African American 32.0%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Botsford Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarenceville School District, which includes Botsford Elementary School.
$12,436
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.3%
State 62.3%
Federal 13.4%
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 Botsford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarenceville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarenceville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Botsford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Livonia
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~347 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Botsford Elementary School
How many students attend Botsford Elementary School?
Botsford Elementary School has 347 students enrolled. It is a public school in Livonia, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Botsford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Botsford Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% lower 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 Botsford Elementary School?
69.3% of students at Botsford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Botsford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Botsford Elementary School is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Livonia, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Botsford Elementary School?
Botsford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Botsford Elementary School rank among public schools in Livonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Botsford Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Livonia, 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 Livonia on the city page.
Is Botsford Elementary School a good school?
Botsford Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Clarenceville School District?
Besides Botsford Elementary School, Clarenceville School District also operates Clarenceville High School (562 students), Clarenceville Middle School (370 students), and Grandview Elementary School (332 students). See the Clarenceville School District district page for the complete list.
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