- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dexter, MI
Dexter Early Elementary Complex
Federal NCES profile for Dexter Early Elementary Complex, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261203008924
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dexter Early Elementary Complex earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Dexter · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dexter Early Elementary Complex has class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dexter Early Elementary Complex ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Dexter, MI.
School address
District: Dexter Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261203008924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Dexter Early Elementary Complex held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.3 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 261203008924 · Dexter, MI Other · MID · TRAD
734 enr · 13.1:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Dexter High School (1,053 students)
Dexter Early Elementary Complex held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.3 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dexter Early Elementary Complex in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dexter High Sc
Dexter High School
1,053 students
- This school
Dexter Early Elementary Complex
734 students
- Mill Creek Mid
Mill Creek Middle School
525 students
- Wylie Elementa
Wylie Elementary School
486 students
- Creekside Inte
Creekside Intermediate School
479 students
- Dexter Alterna 13
Dexter Alternative School
13 students
What this shows Dexter Early Elementary Complex reports 734 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dexter Early Elementary Complex compares
Dexter Early Elementary Complex 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 83% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 734 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
734
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Michigan - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$16,827
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 734 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.2%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Dexter Early Elementary Complex is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Dexter Community School District reports $16,827 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dexter Early Elementary Complex Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wylie Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dexter Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dexter Early Elementary Complex's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~734 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dexter Early Elementary Complex
How many students attend Dexter Early Elementary Complex?
Dexter Early Elementary Complex has 734 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dexter, MI. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 767 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dexter Early Elementary Complex?
The student-teacher ratio at Dexter Early Elementary Complex is 13.1:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% lower 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 Dexter Early Elementary Complex?
9.3% of students at Dexter Early Elementary Complex are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dexter Early Elementary Complex?
The largest demographic group at Dexter Early Elementary Complex is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Dexter, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dexter Early Elementary Complex?
Dexter Early Elementary Complex has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Dexter Early Elementary Complex rank among public schools in Dexter?
By Resource Investment Index, Dexter Early Elementary Complex ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Dexter, 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 Dexter on the city page.
What other schools are in Dexter Community School District?
Besides Dexter Early Elementary Complex, Dexter Community School District also operates Dexter High School (1,053 students), Mill Creek Middle School (525 students), and Wylie Elementary School (486 students). See the Dexter Community School District district page for the complete list.