- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Inkster, MI
Daly School
Federal NCES profile for Daly School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261164004620
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daly School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Inkster · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 94.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Daly School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daly School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Inkster, MI.
School address
District: Westwood Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261164004620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Daly School shrank from 172 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.2 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 261164004620 · Inkster, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
175 enr · 17.5:1 · 94.2% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Thorne Elementary School (593 students)
Daly School shrank from 172 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 10.2 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Daly School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thorne Element
Thorne Elementary School
593 students
- Robichaud Seni
Robichaud Senior High School
328 students
- Tomlinson Midd 180
Tomlinson Middle School
180 students
- This school 175
Daly School
175 students
- Westwood Virtu 174
Westwood Virtual Academy
174 students
- Westwood North 52
Westwood North Academy
52 students
What this shows Daly School reports 175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daly School compares
Daly School is a shrinking 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.2% | ▲ 73% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
77.7%
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
$18,629
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 77.7%
White 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Daly School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Westwood Community School District reports $18,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daly School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorne Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robichaud Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tomlinson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Virtual Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood North Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daly School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 87:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Inkster
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~175 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daly School
How many students attend Daly School?
Daly School has 175 students enrolled. It is a public school in Inkster, MI. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 156 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daly School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daly School is 17.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daly School?
94.2% of students at Daly School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daly School?
The largest demographic group at Daly School is African American at 77.7% of enrollment, in Inkster, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daly School?
Daly School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Daly School rank among schools in Inkster?
By Resource Investment Index, Daly School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Inkster, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Inkster on the city page.
What other schools are in Westwood Community School District?
Besides Daly School, Westwood Community School District also operates Thorne Elementary School (593 students), Robichaud Senior High School (328 students), and Tomlinson Middle School (180 students). See the Westwood Community School District district page for the complete list.