- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Royal Oak, MI
Keller Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Keller Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263030002068
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keller Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Royal Oak · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Keller Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keller Elementary ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Royal Oak, MI.
School address
District: Royal Oak Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263030002068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Keller Elementary held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 263030002068 · Royal Oak, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 16.2:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Royal Oak High School (1,293 students)
Keller Elementary held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Keller Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Royal Oak High
Royal Oak High School
1,293 students
- Royal Oak Midd
Royal Oak Middle School
1,058 students
- This school 470
Keller Elementary
470 students
- Northwood Elem 446
Northwood Elementary School
446 students
- Addams Element 436
Addams Elementary and Ecc
436 students
- Oak Ridge Elem 404
Oak Ridge Elementary School
404 students
What this shows Keller Elementary reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Keller Elementary compares
Keller 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Michigan - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$16,586
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Keller Elementary is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Royal Oak Schools reports $16,586 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Keller Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Royal Oak Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Addams Elementary and Ecc | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keller Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide other 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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Keller Elementary
How many students attend Keller Elementary?
Keller Elementary has 470 students enrolled. It is a public school in Royal Oak, MI. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keller Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Keller Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Keller Elementary?
20.9% of students at Keller Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keller Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Keller Elementary is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Royal Oak, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keller Elementary?
Keller Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Keller Elementary rank among public schools in Royal Oak?
By Resource Investment Index, Keller Elementary ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Royal Oak, 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 Royal Oak on the city page.
What other schools are in Royal Oak Schools?
Besides Keller Elementary, Royal Oak Schools also operates Royal Oak High School (1,293 students), Royal Oak Middle School (1,058 students), and Northwood Elementary School (446 students). See the Royal Oak Schools district page for the complete list.