- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grosse Pointe Park, MI
George Defer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for George Defer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262574006219
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Defer Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 460
- students enrolled
George Defer Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Grosse Pointe Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262574006219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
George Defer Elementary School grew from 441 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 262574006219 · Grosse Pointe Park, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 17:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Grosse Pointe South High School (1,123 students)
George Defer Elementary School grew from 441 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
George Defer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe South High School
1,123 students
- Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe North High School
924 students
- Parcells Middl
Parcells Middle School
671 students
- Brownell Middl
Brownell Middle School
605 students
- Pierce Middle
Pierce Middle School
570 students
- This school
George Defer Elementary School
460 students
What this shows George Defer Elementary School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Defer Elementary School compares
George Defer Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 73% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, George Defer Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grosse Pointe Public Schools reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Defer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grosse Pointe South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grosse Pointe North High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parcells Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brownell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pierce Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Defer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Defer Elementary School
How many students attend George Defer Elementary School?
George Defer Elementary School has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grosse Pointe Park, MI. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Defer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Defer Elementary School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 George Defer Elementary School?
14.5% of students at George Defer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Defer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George Defer Elementary School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Grosse Pointe Park, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Defer Elementary School?
George Defer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Grosse Pointe Public Schools?
Besides George Defer Elementary School, Grosse Pointe Public Schools also operates Grosse Pointe South High School (1,123 students), Grosse Pointe North High School (924 students), and Parcells Middle School (671 students). See the Grosse Pointe Public Schools district page for the complete list.