- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Davison, MI
Gates Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gates Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261143004578
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gates Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Davison · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gates Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gates Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Davison, MI.
School address
District: Davison Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261143004578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Gates Elementary School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.1 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 261143004578 · Davison, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 18.7:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Davison High School (1,623 students)
Gates Elementary School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.1 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Gates Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davison High S
Davison High School
1,623 students
- Davison Middle
Davison Middle School
816 students
- Hahn Intermedi
Hahn Intermediate School
812 students
- Central Elemen 581
Central Elementary School
581 students
- This school 506
Gates Elementary School
506 students
- Siple Elementa 381
Siple Elementary School
381 students
What this shows Gates Elementary School reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gates Elementary School compares
Gates Elementary 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$13,316
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 6.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Gates Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Davison Community Schools reports $13,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gates Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Davison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hahn Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Siple Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gates Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gates Elementary School
How many students attend Gates Elementary School?
Gates Elementary School has 506 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Davison, MI. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gates Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gates Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gates Elementary School?
52.1% of students at Gates Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gates Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gates Elementary School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Davison, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gates Elementary School?
Gates Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gates Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Davison?
By Resource Investment Index, Gates Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Davison, 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 Davison on the city page.
What other schools are in Davison Community Schools?
Besides Gates Elementary School, Davison Community Schools also operates Davison High School (1,623 students), Davison Middle School (816 students), and Hahn Intermediate School (812 students). See the Davison Community Schools district page for the complete list.