Enrollment
372
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 260282004019
Mary D Mitchell School — Ann Arbor, MI
Federal NCES profile for Mary D Mitchell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Ann Arbor Public Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mary D Mitchell School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mary D Mitchell School reports 372 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 36% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 51.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 6% below the Michigan average and 1% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ann Arbor Public Schools spends $22,548 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 56.1% from local sources (property taxes), 34.4% from the state, and 9.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mary D Mitchell School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 6% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 53% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 6% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
— 36% below state mean
Top 10% in Michigan — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
35.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,548
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 372 Top 53% in Michigan — larger than 47% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 11.7:1 -36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 51.2% -6% vs state
NCES ID 260282004019
Student demographics
White 37.4%
African American 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Two or More 15.3%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 37.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ann Arbor Public Schools, which includes Mary D Mitchell School.
$22,548
Per student
+42%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 56.1%
State 34.4%
Federal 9.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Mary D Mitchell School
How many students attend Mary D Mitchell School?
Mary D Mitchell School has 372 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in ANN ARBOR, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary D Mitchell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary D Mitchell School is 11.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary D Mitchell School?
51.2% of students at Mary D Mitchell School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary D Mitchell School?
The largest demographic group at Mary D Mitchell School is White at 37.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in ANN ARBOR, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary D Mitchell School?
Mary D Mitchell School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.