- Enrollment
- 2,493
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Detroit, MI
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School
Federal NCES profile for Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260110304724
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #23 of 31
- elementary schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 90.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School ranks #23 of 31 elementary schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Detroit Public Schools Community District · Michigan
NCES ID 260110304724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 260110304724 · Detroit, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
692 enr · 15.7:1 · 90.8% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Cass Technical High School (2,493 students)
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cass Technical
Cass Technical High School
2,493 students
- Western Intern
Western International High School
1,959 students
- Renaissance Hi
Renaissance High School
1,197 students
- Earhart Elemen
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
1,002 students
- Martin Luther 976
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
976 students
- This school 692
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School
692 students
What this shows Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School reports 692 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School compares
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.8% | ▲ 67% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Michigan - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
69.4%
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
$22,002
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 3.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.8, Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Detroit Public Schools Community District reports $22,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western International High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renaissance High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Earhart Elementarymiddle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Detroit
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Voyageur Academy
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Legacy Charter Academy
Standard public school
738 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy
Standard public school
707 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Fisher Magnet Upper Academy
Standard public school
378 students 18:1 students per teacher
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 (~692 students)
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 an elementary school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School is 15.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 0% 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 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% of enrollment, 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 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School rank among elementary schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School ranks #23 of 31 elementary schools in Detroit, 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 Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in Detroit Public Schools Community District?
Besides Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School, Detroit Public Schools Community District also operates Cass Technical High School (2,493 students), Western International High School (1,959 students), and Renaissance High School (1,197 students). See the Detroit Public Schools Community District district page for the complete list.