- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ann Arbor, MI
John Allen School
Federal NCES profile for John Allen School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260282004015
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Allen School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #8 of 18
- elementary schools in Ann Arbor · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John Allen School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Allen School ranks #8 of 18 elementary schools in Ann Arbor, MI.
School address
District: Ann Arbor Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260282004015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
John Allen School grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 260282004015 · Ann Arbor, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 13.4:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Huron High School (1,696 students)
John Allen School grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
John Allen School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huron High Sch
Huron High School
1,696 students
- Pioneer High S
Pioneer High School
1,671 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
1,237 students
- Slauson Middle
Slauson Middle School
729 students
- Clague Middle
Clague Middle School
696 students
- This school 401
John Allen School
401 students
What this shows John Allen School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Allen School compares
John Allen 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 41% | - | - |
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.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
22.4%
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
$19,271
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.9%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 9.0%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, John Allen School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ann Arbor Public Schools reports $19,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Allen School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slauson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clague Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Allen School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Ann Arbor
2 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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Allen School
How many students attend John Allen School?
John Allen School has 401 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ann Arbor, MI. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Allen School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Allen 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 John Allen School?
36.7% of students at John Allen School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Allen School?
The largest demographic group at John Allen School is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Ann Arbor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Allen School?
John Allen School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 John Allen School rank among elementary schools in Ann Arbor?
By Resource Investment Index, John Allen School ranks #8 of 18 elementary schools in Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Ann Arbor Public Schools?
Besides John Allen School, Ann Arbor Public Schools also operates Huron High School (1,696 students), Pioneer High School (1,671 students), and Skyline High School (1,237 students). See the Ann Arbor Public Schools district page for the complete list.