Enrollment
692
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 260110304724
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School — Detroit, MI
Federal NCES profile for Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 17/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
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: Detroit Public Schools Community District · 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)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School reports 692 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 44.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% 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 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 90.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 67% above the Michigan average and 75% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 692 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 69.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Detroit Public Schools Community District spends $22,228 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.1% from local sources (property taxes), 41.7% from the state, and 19.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.8% | ▲ 67% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 87% | — | — |
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
90.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 67% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan — lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
69.4%
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
$22,228
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 692 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 692 Top 87% in Michigan — larger than 13% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Students per teacher 16:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 90.8% +67% vs state
NCES ID 260110304724
Student demographics
African American 98.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
White 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 98.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 692:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 69.4%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 126
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Detroit Public Schools Community District, which includes Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School.
$22,228
Per student
+40%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 41.7%
Federal 19.1%
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
- 2,493
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School
How many students attend Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School has 692 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in DETROIT, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School is 16:1, which is 12% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 1% higher 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 Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School?
90.8% of students at Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School?
The largest demographic group at Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School is African American at 98.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in DETROIT, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.