Enrollment
595
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ray, MI
Endeavour Elementary and Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Endeavour Elementary and Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262523008768
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Endeavour Elementary and Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools.
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 595
- students enrolled
Endeavour Elementary and Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: New Haven Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262523008768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Endeavour Elementary and Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Endeavour Elementary and Middle School
Endeavour Elementary and Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ray, Michigan, enrolling 595 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.3:1 is larger than about 86% of Michigan schools and 22% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 595 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 601 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #463, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New Haven Community Schools also operates New Haven Elementary School (458 students) and New Haven High School (314 students) alongside Endeavour Elementary and Middle 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 Endeavour Elementary and Middle School compares
Endeavour Elementary and Middle 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$11,800
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
27
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 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 71.8%
African American 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Endeavour Elementary and Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Haven Community Schools, which includes Endeavour Elementary and Middle School.
$11,800
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.4%
State 43.6%
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 Endeavour Elementary and Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Haven High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Huron Virtual Hybrid High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Endeavour Elementary and Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 85:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary 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 (~595 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Endeavour Elementary and Middle School
How many students attend Endeavour Elementary and Middle School?
Endeavour Elementary and Middle School has 595 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ray, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Endeavour Elementary and Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Endeavour Elementary and Middle School is 21.3:1, which is 22% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Endeavour Elementary and Middle School?
42.3% of students at Endeavour Elementary and Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Endeavour Elementary and Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Endeavour Elementary and Middle School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Ray, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Endeavour Elementary and Middle School?
Endeavour Elementary and Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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).
Is Endeavour Elementary and Middle School a good school?
Endeavour Elementary and Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Michigan schools. 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 New Haven Community Schools?
Besides Endeavour Elementary and Middle School, New Haven Community Schools also operates New Haven Elementary School (458 students), New Haven High School (314 students), and Lake Huron Virtual Hybrid High School (170 students). See the New Haven Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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