Enrollment
362
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260704004303
Brown City Elementary School — Brown City, MI
Federal NCES profile for Brown City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Brown City Community Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brown City Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Brown City Elementary School reports 362 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 62.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 15% above the Michigan average and 20% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Brown City Community Schools spends $17,052 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.3% from local sources (property taxes), 59.4% from the state, and 20.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brown City Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.4% | ▲ 15% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 51% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
62.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 15% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 44% in Michigan — lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,052
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
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
5
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 362 Top 51% in Michigan — larger than 49% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 16.5:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 62.4% +15% vs state
NCES ID 260704004303
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.3%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brown City Community Schools, which includes Brown City Elementary School.
$17,052
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 59.4%
Federal 20.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
Similar other schools in Brown City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Brown City Elementary School
How many students attend Brown City Elementary School?
Brown City Elementary School has 362 students enrolled. It is a other school in BROWN CITY, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown City Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brown City Elementary School?
62.4% of students at Brown City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brown City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brown City Elementary School is White at 90.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in BROWN CITY, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brown City Elementary School?
Brown City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.