- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Bloomfield, MI
Doherty Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Doherty Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263582007180
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Doherty Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in West Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Doherty Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Doherty Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in West Bloomfield, MI.
School address
District: West Bloomfield School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263582007180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Doherty Elementary School shrank from 479 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 263582007180 · West Bloomfield, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 14.9:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: West Bloomfield High School (1,434 students)
Doherty Elementary School shrank from 479 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Doherty Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Bloomfiel
West Bloomfield High School
1,434 students
- West Bloomfiel
West Bloomfield Middle School
1,008 students
- Scotch Element 556
Scotch Elementary School
556 students
- Sheiko Element 534
Sheiko Elementary School
534 students
- This school 476
Doherty Elementary School
476 students
- Roosevelt Elem 356
Roosevelt Elementary School
356 students
What this shows Doherty Elementary School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Doherty Elementary School compares
Doherty Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 39% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$16,841
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 41.2%
African American 41.0%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Doherty Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for West Bloomfield School District reports $16,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Doherty Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bloomfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Bloomfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scotch Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheiko Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Doherty Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Doherty Elementary School
How many students attend Doherty Elementary School?
Doherty Elementary School has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Bloomfield, MI. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doherty Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Doherty Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% 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 Doherty Elementary School?
33.2% of students at Doherty Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Doherty Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Doherty Elementary School is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in West Bloomfield, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Doherty Elementary School?
Doherty Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Doherty Elementary School rank among schools in West Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Doherty Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in West Bloomfield, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Bloomfield on the city page.
What other schools are in West Bloomfield School District?
Besides Doherty Elementary School, West Bloomfield School District also operates West Bloomfield High School (1,434 students), West Bloomfield Middle School (1,008 students), and Scotch Elementary School (556 students). See the West Bloomfield School District district page for the complete list.