Enrollment
356
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clayton H Symons Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clayton H Symons Elementary School
Clayton H Symons Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Milan, Michigan, enrolling 356 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.3:1, Clayton H Symons Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Michigan schools and 30% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 356 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 649 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #197.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Milan Area Schools also operates Milan High School (526 students) and Milan Middle School (526 students) alongside Clayton H Symons 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 Clayton H Symons Elementary School compares
Clayton H Symons 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,268
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milan Area Schools, which includes Clayton H Symons Elementary School.
$14,268
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 50.0%
Federal 8.5%
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 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
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Clayton H Symons Elementary School a good school?
Clayton H Symons Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% 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 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.
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