- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dundee, MI
Dundee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dundee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261230004928
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dundee Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Dundee · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dundee Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dundee Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dundee, MI.
School address
District: Dundee Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261230004928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-162 students YoY
Dundee Elementary School shrank from 851 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (-19.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-162 students YoY 261230004928 · Dundee, MI Other · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 14.9:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundee Middle School (533 students)
Dundee Elementary School shrank from 851 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (-19.0%). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dundee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dundee Elementary School
685 students
- Dundee Middle
Dundee Middle School
533 students
- Dundee Communi
Dundee Community High School
493 students
- Riverside Acad 46
Riverside Academy
46 students
What this shows Dundee Elementary School reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dundee Elementary School compares
Dundee 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 | 39.8% | ▼ 27% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 13% | - | - |
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.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
35.2%
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
$13,667
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
6
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Dundee Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Dundee Community Schools reports $13,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dundee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dundee Community High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dundee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 46:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dundee Elementary School
How many students attend Dundee Elementary School?
Dundee Elementary School has 685 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dundee, MI. CCD year-over-year: 851 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), down 162.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dundee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dundee 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 Dundee Elementary School?
39.8% of students at Dundee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dundee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dundee Elementary School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Dundee, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dundee Elementary School?
Dundee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Dundee Elementary School rank among public schools in Dundee?
By Resource Investment Index, Dundee Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dundee, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dundee Community Schools?
Besides Dundee Elementary School, Dundee Community Schools also operates Dundee Middle School (533 students), Dundee Community High School (493 students), and Riverside Academy (46 students). See the Dundee Community Schools district page for the complete list.