Enrollment
493
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Center Line, MI
May V Peck Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for May V Peck Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260858004408
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
May V Peck Elementary School earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Center Line · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
May V Peck Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, May V Peck Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Center Line, MI.
School address
District: Center Line Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260858004408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How May V Peck Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at May V Peck Elementary School
May V Peck Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Center Line, Michigan, enrolling 493 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.6:1 is larger than about 93% of Michigan schools and 41% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 493 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 465 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #455, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Center Line Public Schools also operates Center Line High School (646 students) and Wolfe Middle School (506 students) alongside May V Peck Elementary School.
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 May V Peck Elementary School compares
May V Peck 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 41% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in Michigan - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$14,963
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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 + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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
African American 35.5%
White 29.0%
Asian 16.6%
Two or More 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, May V Peck Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Center Line Public Schools, which includes May V Peck Elementary School.
$14,963
Per student
+11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 52.0%
Federal 14.0%
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 May V Peck Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Line High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wolfe Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mark C Roose Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crothers Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy 21 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to May V Peck Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~493 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about May V Peck Elementary School
How many students attend May V Peck Elementary School?
May V Peck Elementary School has 493 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Center Line, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at May V Peck Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at May V Peck Elementary School is 24.6:1, which is 41% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at May V Peck Elementary School?
72.6% of students at May V Peck Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of May V Peck Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at May V Peck Elementary School is African American at 35.5% of enrollment, in Center Line, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for May V Peck Elementary School?
May V Peck Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does May V Peck Elementary School rank among public schools in Center Line?
By Resource Investment Index, May V Peck Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Center Line, 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 Center Line on the city page.
Is May V Peck Elementary School a good school?
May V Peck Elementary School earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 Center Line Public Schools?
Besides May V Peck Elementary School, Center Line Public Schools also operates Center Line High School (646 students), Wolfe Middle School (506 students), and Mark C Roose Elementary School (369 students). See the Center Line Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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