- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sterling Heights, MI
Graebner Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Graebner Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263447007023
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graebner Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #14 of 23
- schools in Sterling Heights · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Graebner Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Graebner Elementary School ranks #14 of 23 schools in Sterling Heights, MI.
School address
District: Utica Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263447007023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Graebner Elementary School held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.9 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 263447007023 · Sterling Heights, MI Other · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 18.2:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students)
Graebner Elementary School held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.9 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Graebner Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson High School
1,881 students
- Henry Ford Ii
Henry Ford Ii High School
1,663 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
1,625 students
- Utica High Sch
Utica High School
1,391 students
- Malow Junior H
Malow Junior High School
1,084 students
- This school 509
Graebner Elementary School
509 students
What this shows Graebner Elementary School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Graebner Elementary School compares
Graebner 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Michigan - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$14,295
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Graebner Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Utica Community Schools reports $14,295 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Graebner Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry Ford Ii High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Utica High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Malow Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Graebner Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,625
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Graebner Elementary School
How many students attend Graebner Elementary School?
Graebner Elementary School has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sterling Heights, MI. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graebner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Graebner Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Graebner Elementary School?
52.1% of students at Graebner Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graebner Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Graebner Elementary School is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Sterling Heights, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graebner Elementary School?
Graebner Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Graebner Elementary School rank among schools in Sterling Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Graebner Elementary School ranks #14 of 23 schools in Sterling Heights, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sterling Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Utica Community Schools?
Besides Graebner Elementary School, Utica Community Schools also operates Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students), Henry Ford Ii High School (1,663 students), and Eisenhower High School (1,625 students). See the Utica Community Schools district page for the complete list.