Enrollment
379
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Niles, MI
Brandywine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brandywine 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 260660004261
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brandywine Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Niles · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Brandywine Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brandywine Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Niles, MI.
School address
District: Brandywine Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260660004261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brandywine Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brandywine Elementary School
Brandywine Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Niles, Michigan, enrolling 379 students.
At 17.2:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 62.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 379 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 635 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #286.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 758 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Brandywine Community Schools also operates Brandywine Senior High School (366 students) and Merritt Elementary School (304 students) alongside Brandywine 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 Brandywine Elementary School compares
Brandywine 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 14% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Michigan - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$11,521
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 81.8%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Brandywine Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brandywine Community Schools, which includes Brandywine Elementary School.
$11,521
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 66.8%
Federal 9.0%
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 Brandywine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandywine Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merritt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandywine Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandywine Innovation Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brandywine Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 69:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~379 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Brandywine Elementary School
How many students attend Brandywine Elementary School?
Brandywine Elementary School has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Niles, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandywine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandywine Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Brandywine Elementary School?
62.1% of students at Brandywine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brandywine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brandywine Elementary School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Niles, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brandywine Elementary School?
Brandywine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Brandywine Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Niles?
By Resource Investment Index, Brandywine Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Niles, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Niles on the city page.
Is Brandywine Elementary School a good school?
Brandywine Elementary School earns 25/100 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 Brandywine Community Schools?
Besides Brandywine Elementary School, Brandywine Community Schools also operates Brandywine Senior High School (366 students), Merritt Elementary School (304 students), and Brandywine Middle School (183 students). See the Brandywine Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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