- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dearborn, MI
Mcdonald Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mcdonald Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261160004596
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdonald Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #18 of 23
- schools in Dearborn · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdonald Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonald Elementary School ranks #18 of 23 schools in Dearborn, MI.
School address
District: Dearborn City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261160004596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Mcdonald Elementary School held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 261160004596 · Dearborn, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 14.9:1 · 88.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Fordson High School (1,966 students)
Mcdonald Elementary School held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mcdonald Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fordson High S
Fordson High School
1,966 students
- Dearborn High
Dearborn High School
1,775 students
- Edsel Ford Hig
Edsel Ford High School
1,502 students
- Bryant Middle 781
Bryant Middle School
781 students
- Woodworth Midd 699
Woodworth Middle School
699 students
- This school 357
Mcdonald Elementary School
357 students
What this shows Mcdonald Elementary School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcdonald Elementary School compares
Mcdonald Elementary 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$18,204
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, Mcdonald Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Dearborn City School District reports $18,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcdonald Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dearborn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edsel Ford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryant Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdonald Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcdonald Elementary School
How many students attend Mcdonald Elementary School?
Mcdonald Elementary School has 357 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dearborn, MI. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdonald Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdonald Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% lower 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 Mcdonald Elementary School?
88.1% of students at Mcdonald Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdonald Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mcdonald Elementary School is White at 98.6% of enrollment, in Dearborn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdonald Elementary School?
Mcdonald Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Mcdonald Elementary School rank among schools in Dearborn?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonald Elementary School ranks #18 of 23 schools in Dearborn, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dearborn on the city page.
What other schools are in Dearborn City School District?
Besides Mcdonald Elementary School, Dearborn City School District also operates Fordson High School (1,966 students), Dearborn High School (1,775 students), and Edsel Ford High School (1,502 students). See the Dearborn City School District district page for the complete list.