- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntington Woods, MI
Burton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Burton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260501004188
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burton Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 3.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 461
- students enrolled
Burton Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Berkley School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260501004188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Burton Elementary School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 260501004188 · Huntington Woods, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 17.1:1 · 3.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Berkley High School (1,200 students)
Burton Elementary School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Burton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Berkley High S
Berkley High School
1,200 students
- Norup Internat
Norup International School
672 students
- Anderson Middl
Anderson Middle School
489 students
- This school 461
Burton Elementary School
461 students
- Angell Element 411
Angell Elementary School
411 students
- Rogers Element 366
Rogers Elementary School
366 students
What this shows Burton Elementary School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burton Elementary School compares
Burton 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.2% | ▼ 94% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Michigan - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,795
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
African American 4.3%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Burton Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Berkley School District reports $19,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norup International School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anderson Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Angell Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rogers Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burton Elementary School
How many students attend Burton Elementary School?
Burton Elementary School has 461 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntington Woods, MI. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burton Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% 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 Burton Elementary School?
3.2% of students at Burton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Burton Elementary School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Huntington Woods, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burton Elementary School?
Burton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Berkley School District?
Besides Burton Elementary School, Berkley School District also operates Berkley High School (1,200 students), Norup International School (672 students), and Anderson Middle School (489 students). See the Berkley School District district page for the complete list.