- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Adrian, MI
Michener Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Michener Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260195001963
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Michener Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Adrian · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Michener Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Michener Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Adrian, MI.
School address
District: Adrian Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260195001963 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Michener Elementary School held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 260195001963 · Adrian, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 12.7:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Adrian High School (804 students)
Michener Elementary School held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Michener Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adrian High Sc
Adrian High School
804 students
- Springbrook Mi
Springbrook Middle School
612 students
- Alexander Elem
Alexander Elementary School
468 students
- Lincoln Elemen 280
Lincoln Elementary School
280 students
- This school 266
Michener Elementary School
266 students
- Prairie Elemen 187
Prairie Elementary School
187 students
What this shows Michener Elementary School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Michener Elementary School compares
Michener 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.0%
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Michigan - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.4%
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
$15,656
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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
1
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 8.6%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Michener Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Adrian Public Schools reports $15,656 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Michener Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springbrook Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alexander Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Michener Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Michener Elementary School
How many students attend Michener Elementary School?
Michener Elementary School has 266 students enrolled. It is a public school in Adrian, MI. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michener Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Michener Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% 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 Michener Elementary School?
88.0% of students at Michener Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michener Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Michener Elementary School is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Adrian, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michener Elementary School?
Michener Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Michener Elementary School rank among public schools in Adrian?
By Resource Investment Index, Michener Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Adrian, 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 Adrian on the city page.
What other schools are in Adrian Public Schools?
Besides Michener Elementary School, Adrian Public Schools also operates Adrian High School (804 students), Springbrook Middle School (612 students), and Alexander Elementary School (468 students). See the Adrian Public Schools district page for the complete list.