- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milan, MI
Clayton H Symons Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clayton H Symons Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262385001504
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clayton H Symons Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Milan · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clayton H Symons Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton H Symons Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Milan, MI.
School address
District: Milan Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262385001504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Clayton H Symons Elementary School held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 262385001504 · Milan, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 12.3:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Milan High School (526 students)
Clayton H Symons Elementary School held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Clayton H Symons Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milan High Sch
Milan High School
526 students
- Milan Middle S
Milan Middle School
526 students
- This school
Clayton H Symons Elementary School
356 students
- Paddock Elemen
Paddock Elementary School
279 students
- Milan Alternat 29
Milan Alternative Education
29 students
- Young Adult Pr 4
Young Adult Program
4 students
What this shows Clayton H Symons Elementary School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clayton H Symons Elementary School compares
Clayton H Symons 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 29% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 14% in Michigan - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$16,234
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Clayton H Symons Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Milan Area Schools reports $16,234 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clayton H Symons Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paddock Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milan Alternative Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Young Adult Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Clayton H Symons Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clayton H Symons Elementary School
How many students attend Clayton H Symons Elementary School?
Clayton H Symons Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milan, MI. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton H Symons Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clayton H Symons Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% lower 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 Clayton H Symons Elementary School?
38.7% of students at Clayton H Symons Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clayton H Symons Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clayton H Symons Elementary School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Milan, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clayton H Symons Elementary School?
Clayton H Symons Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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).
How does Clayton H Symons Elementary School rank among public schools in Milan?
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton H Symons Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Milan, 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 Milan on the city page.
What other schools are in Milan Area Schools?
Besides Clayton H Symons Elementary School, Milan Area Schools also operates Milan High School (526 students), Milan Middle School (526 students), and Paddock Elementary School (279 students). See the Milan Area Schools district page for the complete list.