Enrollment
310
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Byron Area Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Byron Area Elementary School
Byron Area Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Byron, Michigan, enrolling 310 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.9% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 310 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 639 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #495, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Byron Area Schools also operates Byron Area High School (200 students) and Byron Area Middle School (142 students) alongside Byron Area 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 Byron Area Elementary School compares
Byron Area 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,222
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Byron Area Schools, which includes Byron Area Elementary School.
$12,222
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 67.4%
Federal 12.9%
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 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
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other 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 (~310 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Byron on the city page.
Is Byron Area Elementary School a good school?
Byron Area Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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