Enrollment
405
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Delton, MI
Delton Kellogg Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Delton Kellogg Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261191004632
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delton Kellogg Elem School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Delton · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Delton Kellogg Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delton Kellogg Elem School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Delton, MI.
School address
District: Delton Kellogg Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261191004632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delton Kellogg Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delton Kellogg Elem School
Delton Kellogg Elem School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Delton, Michigan, enrolling 405 students.
At 16.2:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.4% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 701 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #653, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 506 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Delton Kellogg Schools also operates Deltonkellogg High School (332 students) and Deltonkellogg Middle School (293 students) alongside Delton Kellogg Elem 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 Delton Kellogg Elem School compares
Delton Kellogg Elem 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Michigan - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$12,177
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 95.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Delton Kellogg Elem School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delton Kellogg Schools, which includes Delton Kellogg Elem School.
$12,177
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 50.7%
Federal 9.0%
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 Delton Kellogg Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deltonkellogg High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deltonkellogg Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dk Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delton Kellogg Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 71:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Delton Kellogg Elem School
How many students attend Delton Kellogg Elem School?
Delton Kellogg Elem School has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Delton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delton Kellogg Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delton Kellogg Elem School is 16.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Delton Kellogg Elem School?
56.4% of students at Delton Kellogg Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delton Kellogg Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Delton Kellogg Elem School is White at 95.6% of enrollment, in Delton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delton Kellogg Elem School?
Delton Kellogg Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Delton Kellogg Elem School rank among public schools in Delton?
By Resource Investment Index, Delton Kellogg Elem School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Delton, 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 Delton on the city page.
Is Delton Kellogg Elem School a good school?
Delton Kellogg Elem School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Delton Kellogg Schools?
Besides Delton Kellogg Elem School, Delton Kellogg Schools also operates Deltonkellogg High School (332 students), Deltonkellogg Middle School (293 students), and Dk Academy (71 students). See the Delton Kellogg Schools district page for the complete list.
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