- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Byron, MI
Byron Area Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Byron Area Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260753004330
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Byron Area Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Byron · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Byron Area Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Area Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Byron, MI.
School address
District: Byron Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260753004330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Byron Area Elementary School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 260753004330 · Byron, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 20.7:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Byron Area High School (200 students)
Byron Area Elementary School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Byron Area Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Byron Area Elementary School
310 students
- Byron Area Hig
Byron Area High School
200 students
- Byron Area Mid
Byron Area Middle School
142 students
What this shows Byron Area Elementary School reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Byron Area Elementary School compares
Byron Area 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Michigan - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$12,677
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Byron Area Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Byron Area Schools reports $12,677 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Byron Area Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Area High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Byron Area Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Byron Area Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other 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 (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about Byron Area Elementary School
How many students attend Byron Area Elementary School?
Byron Area Elementary School has 310 students enrolled. It is a public school in Byron, MI. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Area Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron Area Elementary School is 20.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Byron Area Elementary School?
52.9% of students at Byron Area Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Byron Area Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Byron Area Elementary School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Byron, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byron Area Elementary School?
Byron Area Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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).
How does Byron Area Elementary School rank among public schools in Byron?
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Area Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Byron, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Byron Area Schools?
Besides Byron Area Elementary School, Byron Area Schools also operates Byron Area High School (200 students) and Byron Area Middle School (142 students). See the Byron Area Schools district page for the complete list.