- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ypsilanti, MI
Brick Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brick Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262157005854
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brick Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #8 of 10
- elementary schools in Ypsilanti · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brick Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brick Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Ypsilanti, MI.
School address
District: Lincoln Consolidated School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262157005854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Brick Elementary School held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 262157005854 · Ypsilanti, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 16.7:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Senior High School (810 students)
Brick Elementary School held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Brick Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Senior
Lincoln Senior High School
810 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
712 students
- This school
Brick Elementary School
500 students
- Childs Element
Childs Elementary School
493 students
- Bishop Element
Bishop Elementary School
486 students
- Lcs Virtual Ac 121
Lcs Virtual Academy
121 students
What this shows Brick Elementary School reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brick Elementary School compares
Brick 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 16% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Michigan - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.0%
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
$16,330
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
African American 28.6%
Two or More 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Brick Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lincoln Consolidated School District reports $16,330 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brick Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Childs Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bishop Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lcs Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brick Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Ypsilanti
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brick Elementary School
How many students attend Brick Elementary School?
Brick Elementary School has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ypsilanti, MI. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brick Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brick Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 Brick Elementary School?
62.8% of students at Brick Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brick Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brick Elementary School is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Ypsilanti, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brick Elementary School?
Brick Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Brick Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ypsilanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Brick Elementary School ranks #8 of 10 elementary schools in Ypsilanti, 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 Ypsilanti on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Consolidated School District?
Besides Brick Elementary School, Lincoln Consolidated School District also operates Lincoln Senior High School (810 students), Lincoln Middle School (712 students), and Childs Elementary School (493 students). See the Lincoln Consolidated School District district page for the complete list.