Enrollment
685
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dundee Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dundee Elementary School
Dundee Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Dundee, Michigan, enrolling 685 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 685 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.
Against 491 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #191.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Dundee Community Schools also operates Dundee Middle School (533 students) and Dundee Community High School (493 students) alongside Dundee Elementary School.
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 Dundee Elementary School compares
Dundee Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,525
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dundee Community Schools, which includes Dundee Elementary School.
$11,525
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 61.6%
Federal 9.0%
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 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
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 46:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~685 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Dundee on the city page.
Is Dundee Elementary School a good school?
Dundee Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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