Enrollment
711
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 263447007028
Floyd Ebeling Elementary School — Macomb, MI
Federal NCES profile for Floyd Ebeling Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Utica Community Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Floyd Ebeling Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Floyd Ebeling Elementary School reports 711 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 27.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 50% below the Michigan average and 48% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Utica Community Schools spends $13,844 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.1% from local sources (property taxes), 63.4% from the state, and 9.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Floyd Ebeling Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 50% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 88% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 50% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan — lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,844
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
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
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 711 Top 88% in Michigan — larger than 12% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 20:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 27.0% -50% vs state
NCES ID 263447007028
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Asian 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Utica Community Schools, which includes Floyd Ebeling Elementary School.
$13,844
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.1%
State 63.4%
Federal 9.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 1,625
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
Similar other schools in Macomb
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Ojibwa Elementary School
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622 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Sequoyah Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 21:1 students per teacher
Fox Elementary School
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471 students 18:1 students per teacher
Mohawk Elementary School
Standard public school
463 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Cheyenne Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 18:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Floyd Ebeling Elementary School
How many students attend Floyd Ebeling Elementary School?
Floyd Ebeling Elementary School has 711 students enrolled. It is a other school in MACOMB, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Floyd Ebeling Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Floyd Ebeling Elementary School is 20:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Floyd Ebeling Elementary School?
27.0% of students at Floyd Ebeling Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Floyd Ebeling Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Floyd Ebeling Elementary School is White at 75.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in MACOMB, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Floyd Ebeling Elementary School?
Floyd Ebeling Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.