Enrollment
734
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dexter Early Elementary Complex compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dexter Early Elementary Complex
Dexter Early Elementary Complex is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Dexter, Michigan, enrolling 734 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.3% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 734 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 229 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #190, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 734 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Dexter Community School District also operates Dexter High School (1,053 students) and Mill Creek Middle School (525 students) alongside Dexter Early Elementary Complex.
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 Dexter Early Elementary Complex compares
Dexter Early Elementary Complex on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,492
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dexter Community School District, which includes Dexter Early Elementary Complex.
$14,492
Per student
+7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~734 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dexter Early Elementary Complex a good school?
Dexter Early Elementary Complex earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% 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 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.
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