Enrollment
500
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brick Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brick Elementary School
Brick Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Ypsilanti, Michigan, enrolling 500 students.
At 16.7:1, 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 62.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 500 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.
Against 568 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #383.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ypsilanti's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bishop Elementary School (486 students): Brick Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 19.4:1).
Lincoln Consolidated School District also operates Lincoln Senior High School (810 students) and Lincoln Middle School (712 students) alongside Brick 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 Brick Elementary School compares
Brick 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,605
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Consolidated School District, which includes Brick Elementary School.
$14,605
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 52.0%
Federal 12.9%
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 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
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
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 (~500 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Brick Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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