- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Botsford Elementary School shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 260984004467 · Livonia, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 14.5:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarenceville High School (562 students)
Botsford Elementary School shrank from 342 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 24.1 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Botsford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarenceville
Clarenceville High School
562 students
- Clarenceville
Clarenceville Middle School
370 students
- This school
Botsford Elementary School
347 students
- Grandview Elem
Grandview Elementary School
332 students
What this shows Botsford Elementary School reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Botsford Elementary School compares
Botsford Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,935
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
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.
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
District finance for Clarenceville School District reports $13,935 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~347 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), down 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.