- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burton, MI
Gladys Dillon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gladys Dillon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260789004366
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gladys Dillon Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Burton · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gladys Dillon Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gladys Dillon Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Burton, MI.
School address
District: Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260789004366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Gladys Dillon Elementary School held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 260789004366 · Burton, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 13.4:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Carmanainsworth High School (914 students)
Gladys Dillon Elementary School held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.9 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Gladys Dillon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carmanainswort
Carmanainsworth High School
914 students
- Carmanainswort
Carmanainsworth Middle School
652 students
- Dye Elementary
Dye Elementary School
559 students
- Mott Middle Co 324
Mott Middle College High School
324 students
- Randels Elemen 311
Randels Elementary School
311 students
- This school 215
Gladys Dillon Elementary School
215 students
What this shows Gladys Dillon Elementary School reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gladys Dillon Elementary School compares
Gladys Dillon 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 53% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Michigan - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
80.9%
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
$14,860
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.3%
White 31.6%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Gladys Dillon Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools reports $14,860 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gladys Dillon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmanainsworth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carmanainsworth Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dye Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mott Middle College High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Randels Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gladys Dillon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gladys Dillon Elementary School
How many students attend Gladys Dillon Elementary School?
Gladys Dillon Elementary School has 215 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladys Dillon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladys Dillon Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% lower 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 Gladys Dillon Elementary School?
83.3% of students at Gladys Dillon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladys Dillon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gladys Dillon Elementary School is African American at 55.3% of enrollment, in Burton, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladys Dillon Elementary School?
Gladys Dillon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Gladys Dillon Elementary School rank among public schools in Burton?
By Resource Investment Index, Gladys Dillon Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Burton, 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 Burton on the city page.
What other schools are in Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools?
Besides Gladys Dillon Elementary School, Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools also operates Carmanainsworth High School (914 students), Carmanainsworth Middle School (652 students), and Dye Elementary School (559 students). See the Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools district page for the complete list.