- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Flat Rock, MI
John M Barnes Elem School
Federal NCES profile for John M Barnes Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260708004307
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John M Barnes Elem School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Flat Rock · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
John M Barnes Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John M Barnes Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Flat Rock, MI.
School address
District: Flat Rock Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260708004307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
John M Barnes Elem School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 260708004307 · Flat Rock, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 17.6:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Flat Rock Community High School (501 students)
John M Barnes Elem School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
John M Barnes Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flat Rock Comm
Flat Rock Community High School
501 students
- Thomas Simpson
Thomas Simpson Middle School
417 students
- Ethel C Bobcea
Ethel C Bobcean Elem School
376 students
- This school
John M Barnes Elem School
353 students
- Flat Rock Acad 107
Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy
107 students
What this shows John M Barnes Elem School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How John M Barnes Elem School compares
John M Barnes Elem 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
353
Bigger than 40% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$14,932
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
11
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, John M Barnes Elem School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Flat Rock Community Schools reports $14,932 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John M Barnes Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Rock Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Simpson Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ethel C Bobcean Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John M Barnes Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 35.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about John M Barnes Elem School
How many students attend John M Barnes Elem School?
John M Barnes Elem School has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Flat Rock, MI. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John M Barnes Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at John M Barnes Elem School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John M Barnes Elem School?
52.1% of students at John M Barnes Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John M Barnes Elem School?
The largest demographic group at John M Barnes Elem School is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Flat Rock, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John M Barnes Elem School?
John M Barnes Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 John M Barnes Elem School rank among elementary schools in Flat Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, John M Barnes Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Flat Rock, 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 Flat Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Flat Rock Community Schools?
Besides John M Barnes Elem School, Flat Rock Community Schools also operates Flat Rock Community High School (501 students), Thomas Simpson Middle School (417 students), and Ethel C Bobcean Elem School (376 students). See the Flat Rock Community Schools district page for the complete list.