- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Burr Oak Elementary School held near 152 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.6 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 260741004326 · Burr Oak, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 17.3:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Burr Oak Virtual Academy (278 students)
Burr Oak Elementary School held near 152 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.6 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Burr Oak Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burr Oak Virtu
Burr Oak Virtual Academy
278 students
- This school
Burr Oak Elementary School
138 students
- Burr Oak High 85
Burr Oak High School
85 students
What this shows Burr Oak Elementary School reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burr Oak Elementary School compares
Burr Oak 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,871
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Burr Oak Community School District reports $11,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~138 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 152 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.