Enrollment
473
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How David Scott Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at David Scott Elementary School
David Scott Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Dewitt, Michigan, enrolling 473 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.6% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 473 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 422 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #391, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 473 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Dewitt Public Schools also operates Dewitt High School (944 students) and Dewitt Middle School (754 students) alongside David Scott 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 David Scott Elementary School compares
David Scott 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,942
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dewitt Public Schools, which includes David Scott Elementary School.
$10,942
Per student
-19%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 69.2%
Federal 5.5%
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 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
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~473 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is David Scott Elementary School a good school?
David Scott Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of 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 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.
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