Enrollment
138
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burr Oak, MI
Burr Oak Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Burr Oak Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260741004326
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burr Oak Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 138
- students enrolled
Burr Oak Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Burr Oak Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260741004326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burr Oak Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burr Oak Elementary School
Burr Oak Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Burr Oak, Michigan, enrolling 138 students.
At 17.3:1, 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 72.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 138 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 197 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 69 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Burr Oak Community School District spends $9,077 per pupil, 33% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Burr Oak Community School District also operates Burr Oak Virtual Academy (278 students) and Burr Oak High School (85 students) alongside Burr Oak 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 Burr Oak Elementary School compares
Burr Oak 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 33% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Michigan - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$9,077
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 69 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 7.2%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Burr Oak Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burr Oak Community School District, which includes Burr Oak Elementary School.
$9,077
Per student
-33%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 71.9%
Federal 13.6%
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 Burr Oak Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burr Oak Virtual Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Burr Oak High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burr Oak Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~138 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Burr Oak Elementary School
How many students attend Burr Oak Elementary School?
Burr Oak Elementary School has 138 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burr Oak, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burr Oak Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burr Oak Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Burr Oak Elementary School?
72.3% of students at Burr Oak Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burr Oak Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Burr Oak Elementary School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Burr Oak, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burr Oak Elementary School?
Burr Oak Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Burr Oak Elementary School a good school?
Burr Oak Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Burr Oak Community School District?
Besides Burr Oak Elementary School, Burr Oak Community School District also operates Burr Oak Virtual Academy (278 students) and Burr Oak High School (85 students). See the Burr Oak Community School District district page for the complete list.
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