- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ypsilanti, MI
Estabrook Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Estabrook Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263663007282
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estabrook Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Ypsilanti · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Estabrook Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estabrook Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Ypsilanti, MI.
School address
District: Ypsilanti Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263663007282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Estabrook Elementary grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (+14.9%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 263663007282 · Ypsilanti, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 13.2:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Actech High School (459 students)
Estabrook Elementary grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (+14.9%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Estabrook 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
- This school
Estabrook Elementary
357 students
- Erickson Eleme
Erickson Elementary
271 students
- Perry Early Le
Perry Early Learning Center
271 students
What this shows Estabrook Elementary reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estabrook Elementary compares
Estabrook Elementary is a growing 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Michigan - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.3%
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
7
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
White 14.6%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Estabrook 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 Estabrook Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actech High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ypsilanti Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ypsilanti International Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erickson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Early Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estabrook 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
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Estabrook Elementary
How many students attend Estabrook Elementary?
Estabrook Elementary has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ypsilanti, MI. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estabrook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Estabrook Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% 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 Estabrook Elementary?
78.7% of students at Estabrook Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estabrook Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Estabrook Elementary is African American at 45.7% of enrollment, in Ypsilanti, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estabrook Elementary?
Estabrook Elementary 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 Estabrook Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ypsilanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Estabrook Elementary ranks #4 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 Estabrook 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.