- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waterford, MI
Grayson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grayson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263531008620
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grayson Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Grayson Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grayson Elementary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Waterford, MI.
School address
District: Waterford School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263531008620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Grayson Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 263531008620 · Waterford, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 20.8:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterford Mott High School (963 students)
Grayson Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Grayson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waterford Mott
Waterford Mott High School
963 students
- Waterford Kett
Waterford Kettering High School
909 students
- Pierce Middle
Pierce Middle School
733 students
- Mason Middle S
Mason Middle School
731 students
- This school
Grayson Elementary
437 students
- Schoolcraft El
Schoolcraft Elementary School
398 students
What this shows Grayson Elementary reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grayson Elementary compares
Grayson Elementary 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▼ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Michigan - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$17,911
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Grayson Elementary is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Waterford School District reports $17,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grayson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Mott High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waterford Kettering High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pierce Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mason Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schoolcraft Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grayson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grayson Elementary
How many students attend Grayson Elementary?
Grayson Elementary has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waterford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grayson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grayson Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grayson Elementary?
51.5% of students at Grayson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grayson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grayson Elementary is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Waterford, 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 Grayson Elementary?
Grayson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Grayson Elementary rank among public schools in Waterford?
By Resource Investment Index, Grayson Elementary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Waterford, 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 Waterford on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterford School District?
Besides Grayson Elementary, Waterford School District also operates Waterford Mott High School (963 students), Waterford Kettering High School (909 students), and Pierce Middle School (733 students). See the Waterford School District district page for the complete list.