- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Frank E Weiss Elem School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 261587001435 · Woodhaven, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 15.8:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Oscar a Carlson High School (1,104 students)
Frank E Weiss Elem School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Frank E Weiss Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oscar a Carlso
Oscar a Carlson High School
1,104 students
- Shumate Middle
Shumate Middle School
839 students
- Chapman Elemen 434
Chapman Elementary School
434 students
- Parsons Elemen 418
Parsons Elementary School
418 students
- Hunter Element 418
Hunter Elementary School
418 students
- This school 285
Frank E Weiss Elem School
285 students
What this shows Frank E Weiss Elem School reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank E Weiss Elem School compares
Frank E Weiss 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,740
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Gibraltar School District reports $13,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~285 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.