- Enrollment
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belleville, MI
Edgemont Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edgemont Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263456007031
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgemont Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Belleville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgemont Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgemont Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Belleville, MI.
School address
District: Van Buren Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263456007031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Edgemont Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 263456007031 · Belleville, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 12.8:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Belleville High School (1,669 students)
Edgemont Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Edgemont Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belleville Hig
Belleville High School
1,669 students
- Owen Intermedi 575
Owen Intermediate School
575 students
- Mcbride Middle 561
Mcbride Middle School
561 students
- Tyler Road Ele 388
Tyler Road Elementary School
388 students
- This school 358
Edgemont Elementary School
358 students
- Savage Road El 342
Savage Road Elementary School
342 students
What this shows Edgemont Elementary School reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgemont Elementary School compares
Edgemont Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 16% in Michigan - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$16,563
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.1%
African American 28.5%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Edgemont Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Van Buren Public Schools reports $16,563 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edgemont Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owen Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcbride Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tyler Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Savage Road Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgemont Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edgemont Elementary School
How many students attend Edgemont Elementary School?
Edgemont Elementary School has 358 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belleville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgemont Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgemont Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% 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 Edgemont Elementary School?
58.2% of students at Edgemont Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgemont Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edgemont Elementary School is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Belleville, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgemont Elementary School?
Edgemont Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Edgemont Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Belleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgemont Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Belleville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Belleville on the city page.
What other schools are in Van Buren Public Schools?
Besides Edgemont Elementary School, Van Buren Public Schools also operates Belleville High School (1,669 students), Owen Intermediate School (575 students), and Mcbride Middle School (561 students). See the Van Buren Public Schools district page for the complete list.