Enrollment
285
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodhaven, MI
Frank E Weiss Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Frank E Weiss Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261587001435
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank E Weiss Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Woodhaven · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank E Weiss Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank E Weiss Elem School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Woodhaven, MI.
School address
District: Gibraltar School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261587001435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frank E Weiss Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frank E Weiss Elem School
Frank E Weiss Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Woodhaven, Michigan, enrolling 285 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.5% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 285 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 580 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #246.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Gibraltar School District also operates Oscar a Carlson High School (1,104 students) and Shumate Middle School (839 students) alongside Frank E Weiss Elem 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 Frank E Weiss Elem School compares
Frank E Weiss Elem 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Michigan - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$12,265
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 64.9%
African American 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Frank E Weiss Elem School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gibraltar School District, which includes Frank E Weiss Elem School.
$12,265
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 66.2%
Federal 9.8%
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 Frank E Weiss Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar a Carlson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shumate Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapman Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parsons Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunter Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank E Weiss Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other 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 (~285 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Frank E Weiss Elem School
How many students attend Frank E Weiss Elem School?
Frank E Weiss Elem School has 285 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodhaven, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank E Weiss Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank E Weiss Elem School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Frank E Weiss Elem School?
48.5% of students at Frank E Weiss Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank E Weiss Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Frank E Weiss Elem School is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Woodhaven, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank E Weiss Elem School?
Frank E Weiss Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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).
How does Frank E Weiss Elem School rank among public schools in Woodhaven?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank E Weiss Elem School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Woodhaven, 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 Woodhaven on the city page.
Is Frank E Weiss Elem School a good school?
Frank E Weiss Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Gibraltar School District?
Besides Frank E Weiss Elem School, Gibraltar School District also operates Oscar a Carlson High School (1,104 students), Shumate Middle School (839 students), and Chapman Elementary School (434 students). See the Gibraltar School District district page for the complete list.
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