- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Morris, MI
Dailey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dailey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260450004136
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dailey Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Mount Morris · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 95.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dailey Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dailey Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Mount Morris, MI.
School address
District: Beecher Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260450004136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Dailey Elementary School grew from 312 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 260450004136 · Mount Morris, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 20.5:1 · 95.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Beecher High School (185 students)
Dailey Elementary School grew from 312 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dailey Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dailey Elementary School
328 students
- Beecher High S
Beecher High School
185 students
- Beecher Altern 29
Beecher Alternative Education
29 students
What this shows Dailey Elementary School reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dailey Elementary School compares
Dailey Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.5% | ▲ 76% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Michigan - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$19,578
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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 + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 89.9%
White 4.9%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Dailey Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Beecher Community School District reports $19,578 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dailey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beecher High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beecher Alternative Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dailey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dailey Elementary School
How many students attend Dailey Elementary School?
Dailey Elementary School has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Morris, MI. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dailey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dailey Elementary School is 20.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dailey Elementary School?
95.5% of students at Dailey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dailey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dailey Elementary School is African American at 89.9% of enrollment, in Mount Morris, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dailey Elementary School?
Dailey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Dailey Elementary School rank among schools in Mount Morris?
By Resource Investment Index, Dailey Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Mount Morris, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Morris on the city page.
What other schools are in Beecher Community School District?
Besides Dailey Elementary School, Beecher Community School District also operates Beecher High School (185 students) and Beecher Alternative Education (29 students). See the Beecher Community School District district page for the complete list.