- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plymouth, MI
Isbister Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Isbister Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262856006416
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Isbister Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Isbister Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Isbister Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Plymouth, MI.
School address
District: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262856006416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Isbister Elementary School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 262856006416 · Plymouth, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 16.9:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton High School (1,899 students)
Isbister Elementary School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Isbister Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canton High Sc
Canton High School
1,899 students
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
1,871 students
- Plymouth High
Plymouth High School
1,816 students
- Pioneer Middle
Pioneer Middle School
827 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
817 students
- This school 422
Isbister Elementary School
422 students
What this shows Isbister Elementary School reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Isbister Elementary School compares
Isbister 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 78% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,974
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Isbister Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools reports $14,974 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Isbister Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plymouth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Isbister Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Plymouth
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Isbister Elementary School
How many students attend Isbister Elementary School?
Isbister Elementary School has 422 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plymouth, MI. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isbister Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Isbister Elementary School is 16.9:1, 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 Isbister Elementary School?
11.7% of students at Isbister Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Isbister Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Isbister Elementary School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isbister Elementary School?
Isbister Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Isbister Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Isbister Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Plymouth, 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 Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools?
Besides Isbister Elementary School, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools also operates Canton High School (1,899 students), Salem High School (1,871 students), and Plymouth High School (1,816 students). See the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district page for the complete list.