Enrollment
462
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brendel Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brendel Elementary School
Brendel Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Grand Blanc, Michigan, enrolling 462 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 86% of Michigan schools and 20% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.7% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 462 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 660 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #582, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Grand Blanc Community Schools also operates Grand Blanc Community High School (2,377 students) and Grand Blanc Middle School East (884 students) alongside Brendel 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 Brendel Elementary School compares
Brendel 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,984
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Blanc Community Schools, which includes Brendel Elementary School.
$11,984
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 63.7%
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 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
- 2,377
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- 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
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 (~462 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Brendel Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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