Enrollment
446
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fremont, MI
Daisy Brook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Daisy Brook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261515005193
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daisy Brook Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Daisy Brook Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daisy Brook Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Fremont, MI.
School address
District: Fremont Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261515005193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Daisy Brook Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Daisy Brook Elementary School
Daisy Brook Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Fremont, Michigan, enrolling 446 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.7% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 446 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 713 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #94.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Fremont Public School District also operates Fremont High School (595 students) and Fremont Middle School (456 students) alongside Daisy Brook 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 Daisy Brook Elementary School compares
Daisy Brook 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▼ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Michigan - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$12,925
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
1
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Daisy Brook Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont Public School District, which includes Daisy Brook Elementary School.
$12,925
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 58.8%
Federal 10.8%
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 Daisy Brook Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fremont Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pathfinder Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quest High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daisy Brook Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 (~446 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Daisy Brook Elementary School
How many students attend Daisy Brook Elementary School?
Daisy Brook Elementary School has 446 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fremont, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daisy Brook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daisy Brook Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daisy Brook Elementary School?
50.7% of students at Daisy Brook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daisy Brook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Daisy Brook Elementary School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Fremont, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daisy Brook Elementary School?
Daisy Brook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Daisy Brook Elementary School rank among public schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Daisy Brook Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Fremont, 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 Fremont on the city page.
Is Daisy Brook Elementary School a good school?
Daisy Brook Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Fremont Public School District?
Besides Daisy Brook Elementary School, Fremont Public School District also operates Fremont High School (595 students), Fremont Middle School (456 students), and Pathfinder Elementary School (418 students). See the Fremont Public School District district page for the complete list.
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