Enrollment
461
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burton Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burton Elementary School
Burton Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Huntington Woods, Michigan, enrolling 461 students.
At 17.1:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.2% free-meal eligibility runs 94% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 461 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 159 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Berkley School District spends $17,673 per pupil, 31% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Berkley School District also operates Berkley High School (1,200 students) and Norup International School (672 students) alongside Burton 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 Burton Elementary School compares
Burton 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,673
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkley School District, which includes Burton Elementary School.
$17,673
Per student
+31%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 66.5%
Federal 10.6%
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 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
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~461 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Burton Elementary School a good school?
Burton Elementary School earns 46/100 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 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.
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