Enrollment
119
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellaire, MI
John R Rodger Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John R Rodger Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260462004148
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John R Rodger Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 119
- students enrolled
John R Rodger Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bellaire Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260462004148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John R Rodger Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at John R Rodger Elementary School
John R Rodger Elementary School is a small elementary school in Bellaire, Michigan, enrolling 119 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 119 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 116 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #52.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 119 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bellaire Public Schools spends $17,933 per pupil, 33% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district, Bellaire Public Schools, also runs Bellaire Middlehigh School (140 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John R Rodger Elementary School compares
John R Rodger Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.4%
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
$17,933
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, John R Rodger Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellaire Public Schools, which includes John R Rodger Elementary School.
$17,933
Per student
+33%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.8%
State 11.3%
Federal 8.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How John R Rodger Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaire Middlehigh School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John R Rodger Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~119 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about John R Rodger Elementary School
How many students attend John R Rodger Elementary School?
John R Rodger Elementary School has 119 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellaire, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John R Rodger Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John R Rodger Elementary School is 17:1, 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 John R Rodger Elementary School?
45.1% of students at John R Rodger Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John R Rodger Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John R Rodger Elementary School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Bellaire, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John R Rodger Elementary School?
John R Rodger Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is John R Rodger Elementary School a good school?
John R Rodger Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bellaire Public Schools?
Besides John R Rodger Elementary School, Bellaire Public Schools also operates Bellaire Middlehigh School (140 students). See the Bellaire Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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