- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dorr, MI
Dorr School
Federal NCES profile for Dorr School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263555007166
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorr School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools.
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 311
- students enrolled
Dorr School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wayland Union Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263555007166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Dorr School shrank from 343 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 263555007166 · Dorr, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 14.8:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayland High School (800 students)
Dorr School shrank from 343 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dorr School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayland High S
Wayland High School
800 students
- Wayland Union
Wayland Union Middle School
611 students
- Pine Street El
Pine Street Elementary
413 students
- This school 311
Dorr School
311 students
- Bessie B Baker 280
Bessie B Baker School
280 students
- Rj Steeby Scho 256
Rj Steeby School
256 students
What this shows Dorr School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dorr School compares
Dorr 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Michigan - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.5%
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
$13,860
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Dorr School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Wayland Union Schools reports $13,860 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dorr School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayland Union Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Street Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bessie B Baker School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rj Steeby School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dorr School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dorr School
How many students attend Dorr School?
Dorr School has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dorr, MI. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorr School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorr School is 14.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 Dorr School?
42.3% of students at Dorr School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dorr School?
The largest demographic group at Dorr School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Dorr, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorr School?
Dorr School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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).
What other schools are in Wayland Union Schools?
Besides Dorr School, Wayland Union Schools also operates Wayland High School (800 students), Wayland Union Middle School (611 students), and Pine Street Elementary (413 students). See the Wayland Union Schools district page for the complete list.