Enrollment
353
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dean a Naldrett School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dean a Naldrett School
Dean a Naldrett School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Chesterfield, Michigan, enrolling 353 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.4% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the Michigan average.
With 353 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 465 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #246.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Anchor Bay School District also operates Anchor Bay High School (1,740 students) and Anchor Bay Middle School North (671 students) alongside Dean a Naldrett 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 Dean a Naldrett School compares
Dean a Naldrett 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,460
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
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.
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 83.6%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anchor Bay School District, which includes Dean a Naldrett School.
$12,460
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 59.6%
Federal 7.6%
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 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
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- 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
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 (~353 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dean a Naldrett School a good school?
Dean a Naldrett School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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