Enrollment
341
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dansville, MI
Dansville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dansville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261140004571
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dansville Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dansville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dansville Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dansville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dansville, MI.
School address
District: Dansville Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261140004571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dansville Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dansville Elementary School
Dansville Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dansville, Michigan, enrolling 341 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 341 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 514 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #160.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Dansville Schools also operates Dansville High School (215 students) and Dansville Middle School (169 students) alongside Dansville 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 Dansville Elementary School compares
Dansville 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Michigan - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$11,151
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 97.9%
African American 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Dansville Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dansville Schools, which includes Dansville Elementary School.
$11,151
Per student
-17%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 58.3%
Federal 8.4%
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 Dansville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dansville High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dansville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dansville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other 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 (~341 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dansville Elementary School
How many students attend Dansville Elementary School?
Dansville Elementary School has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dansville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dansville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dansville Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 Dansville Elementary School?
31.1% of students at Dansville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dansville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dansville Elementary School is White at 97.9% of enrollment, in Dansville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dansville Elementary School?
Dansville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dansville Elementary School rank among public schools in Dansville?
By Resource Investment Index, Dansville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dansville, 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 Dansville on the city page.
Is Dansville Elementary School a good school?
Dansville Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Dansville Schools?
Besides Dansville Elementary School, Dansville Schools also operates Dansville High School (215 students) and Dansville Middle School (169 students). See the Dansville Schools district page for the complete list.
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