- Enrollment
- 2,377
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Blanc, MI
Brendel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brendel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261635001859
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brendel Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Grand Blanc · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Brendel Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brendel Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Grand Blanc, MI.
School address
District: Grand Blanc Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261635001859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Brendel Elementary School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 261635001859 · Grand Blanc, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 21:1 · 56.7% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Blanc Community High School (2,377 students)
Brendel Elementary School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Brendel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Blanc Co
Grand Blanc Community High School
2,377 students
- Grand Blanc Mi 884
Grand Blanc Middle School East
884 students
- Grand Blanc Mi 757
Grand Blanc Middle School West
757 students
- Myers Elementa 479
Myers Elementary School
479 students
- This school 462
Brendel Elementary School
462 students
- Reid Elementar 433
Reid Elementary School
433 students
What this shows Brendel Elementary School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brendel Elementary School compares
Brendel 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▲ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$12,923
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
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
African American 23.2%
Two or More 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Brendel Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Grand Blanc Community Schools reports $12,923 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brendel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Blanc Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Blanc Middle School East | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Blanc Middle School West | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Myers Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reid Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brendel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brendel Elementary School
How many students attend Brendel Elementary School?
Brendel Elementary School has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Blanc, MI. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brendel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brendel Elementary School is 21:1, which is 20% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brendel Elementary School?
56.7% of students at Brendel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brendel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brendel Elementary School is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Grand Blanc, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brendel Elementary School?
Brendel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Brendel Elementary School rank among schools in Grand Blanc?
By Resource Investment Index, Brendel Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Grand Blanc, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Blanc on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Blanc Community Schools?
Besides Brendel Elementary School, Grand Blanc Community Schools also operates Grand Blanc Community High School (2,377 students), Grand Blanc Middle School East (884 students), and Grand Blanc Middle School West (757 students). See the Grand Blanc Community Schools district page for the complete list.