- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flat Rock, MI
Ethel C Bobcean Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Ethel C Bobcean Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260708004304
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ethel C Bobcean Elem School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Flat Rock · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 55.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ethel C Bobcean Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ethel C Bobcean Elem School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Flat Rock, MI.
School address
District: Flat Rock Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260708004304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Ethel C Bobcean Elem School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 260708004304 · Flat Rock, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 17.1:1 · 55.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Flat Rock Community High School (501 students)
Ethel C Bobcean Elem School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ethel C Bobcean Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flat Rock Comm
Flat Rock Community High School
501 students
- Thomas Simpson
Thomas Simpson Middle School
417 students
- This school
Ethel C Bobcean Elem School
376 students
- John M Barnes
John M Barnes Elem School
353 students
- Flat Rock Acad 107
Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy
107 students
What this shows Ethel C Bobcean Elem School reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ethel C Bobcean Elem School compares
Ethel C Bobcean Elem 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.5% | ▲ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Michigan - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.6%
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
$14,932
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 6.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Ethel C Bobcean Elem School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Flat Rock Community Schools reports $14,932 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ethel C Bobcean Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Rock Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Simpson Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John M Barnes Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ethel C Bobcean Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 35.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide other 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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ethel C Bobcean Elem School
How many students attend Ethel C Bobcean Elem School?
Ethel C Bobcean Elem School has 376 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flat Rock, MI. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethel C Bobcean Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethel C Bobcean Elem School is 17.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% higher 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 Ethel C Bobcean Elem School?
55.5% of students at Ethel C Bobcean Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ethel C Bobcean Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Ethel C Bobcean Elem School is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Flat Rock, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ethel C Bobcean Elem School?
Ethel C Bobcean Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Ethel C Bobcean Elem School rank among public schools in Flat Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Ethel C Bobcean Elem School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Flat Rock, 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 Flat Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Flat Rock Community Schools?
Besides Ethel C Bobcean Elem School, Flat Rock Community Schools also operates Flat Rock Community High School (501 students), Thomas Simpson Middle School (417 students), and John M Barnes Elem School (353 students). See the Flat Rock Community Schools district page for the complete list.