- Enrollment
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chesterfield, MI
Dean a Naldrett School
Federal NCES profile for Dean a Naldrett School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260279003999
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dean a Naldrett School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Chesterfield · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dean a Naldrett School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dean a Naldrett School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Chesterfield, MI.
School address
District: Anchor Bay School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260279003999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Dean a Naldrett School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 260279003999 · Chesterfield, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 16:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Anchor Bay High School (1,740 students)
Dean a Naldrett School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dean a Naldrett School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anchor Bay Hig
Anchor Bay High School
1,740 students
- Anchor Bay Mid 671
Anchor Bay Middle School North
671 students
- Anchor Bay Mid 509
Anchor Bay Middle School South
509 students
- Great Oaks Ele 468
Great Oaks Elementary School
468 students
- Lighthouse Ele 441
Lighthouse Elementary School
441 students
- This school 353
Dean a Naldrett School
353 students
What this shows Dean a Naldrett School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dean a Naldrett School compares
Dean a Naldrett 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 53% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Michigan - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$14,363
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.6%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Dean a Naldrett School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Anchor Bay School District reports $14,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dean a Naldrett School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anchor Bay Middle School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anchor Bay Middle School South | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Oaks Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dean a Naldrett School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dean a Naldrett School
How many students attend Dean a Naldrett School?
Dean a Naldrett School has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chesterfield, MI. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dean a Naldrett School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dean a Naldrett School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% higher 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 Dean a Naldrett School?
25.4% of students at Dean a Naldrett School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dean a Naldrett School?
The largest demographic group at Dean a Naldrett School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Chesterfield, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dean a Naldrett School?
Dean a Naldrett School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Dean a Naldrett School rank among schools in Chesterfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Dean a Naldrett School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Chesterfield, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chesterfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Anchor Bay School District?
Besides Dean a Naldrett School, Anchor Bay School District also operates Anchor Bay High School (1,740 students), Anchor Bay Middle School North (671 students), and Anchor Bay Middle School South (509 students). See the Anchor Bay School District district page for the complete list.