- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ypsilanti, MI
Erickson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Erickson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263663007281
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Erickson Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Ypsilanti · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Erickson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Erickson Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Ypsilanti, MI.
School address
District: Ypsilanti Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263663007281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Erickson Elementary held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 263663007281 · Ypsilanti, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 11.8:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Actech High School (459 students)
Erickson Elementary held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Erickson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Actech High Sc
Actech High School
459 students
- Ypsilanti Comm
Ypsilanti Community Middle School
456 students
- Ypsilanti Inte
Ypsilanti International Elementary School
416 students
- Estabrook Elem
Estabrook Elementary
357 students
- This school
Erickson Elementary
271 students
- Perry Early Le
Perry Early Learning Center
271 students
What this shows Erickson Elementary reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Erickson Elementary compares
Erickson Elementary 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 50% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 12% in Michigan - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
84.9%
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
$18,696
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.5%
White 16.6%
Two or More 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Erickson Elementary is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ypsilanti Community Schools reports $18,696 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Erickson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actech High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ypsilanti Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ypsilanti International Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estabrook Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Early Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Erickson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Ypsilanti
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Erickson Elementary
How many students attend Erickson Elementary?
Erickson Elementary has 271 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ypsilanti, MI. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Erickson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Erickson Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% 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 Erickson Elementary?
81.4% of students at Erickson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Erickson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Erickson Elementary is African American at 60.5% of enrollment, in Ypsilanti, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Erickson Elementary?
Erickson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Erickson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ypsilanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Erickson Elementary ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Ypsilanti, 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 Ypsilanti on the city page.
What other schools are in Ypsilanti Community Schools?
Besides Erickson Elementary, Ypsilanti Community Schools also operates Actech High School (459 students), Ypsilanti Community Middle School (456 students), and Ypsilanti International Elementary School (416 students). See the Ypsilanti Community Schools district page for the complete list.