- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Dansville Elementary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 261140004571 · Dansville, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 14.8:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Dansville High School (215 students)
Dansville Elementary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dansville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dansville Elementary School
341 students
- Dansville High
Dansville High School
215 students
- Dansville Midd
Dansville Middle School
169 students
What this shows Dansville Elementary School reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dansville Elementary School compares
Dansville Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,545
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Dansville Schools reports $12,545 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~341 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.