- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dewitt, MI
David Scott Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for David Scott Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261155004583
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David Scott Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Dewitt · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
David Scott Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David Scott Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Dewitt, MI.
School address
District: Dewitt Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261155004583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
David Scott Elementary School held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 261155004583 · Dewitt, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 19.7:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Dewitt High School (944 students)
David Scott Elementary School held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
David Scott Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dewitt High Sc
Dewitt High School
944 students
- Dewitt Middle
Dewitt Middle School
754 students
- This school
David Scott Elementary School
473 students
- Herbison Woods
Herbison Woods Elementary School
469 students
- Schavey Road E
Schavey Road Elementary School
469 students
What this shows David Scott Elementary School reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How David Scott Elementary School compares
David Scott 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 68% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Michigan - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$11,942
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 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, David Scott Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Dewitt Public Schools reports $11,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How David Scott Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewitt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbison Woods Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schavey Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David Scott Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about David Scott Elementary School
How many students attend David Scott Elementary School?
David Scott Elementary School has 473 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dewitt, MI. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Scott Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at David Scott Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at David Scott Elementary School?
17.6% of students at David Scott Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David Scott Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at David Scott Elementary School is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Dewitt, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David Scott Elementary School?
David Scott Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 David Scott Elementary School rank among public schools in Dewitt?
By Resource Investment Index, David Scott Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Dewitt, 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 Dewitt on the city page.
What other schools are in Dewitt Public Schools?
Besides David Scott Elementary School, Dewitt Public Schools also operates Dewitt High School (944 students), Dewitt Middle School (754 students), and Herbison Woods Elementary School (469 students). See the Dewitt Public Schools district page for the complete list.