- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Southfield, MI
Morris Adler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Morris Adler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263231006784
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morris Adler Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Southfield · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Morris Adler Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Adler Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Southfield, MI.
School address
District: Southfield Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263231006784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Morris Adler Elementary School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 263231006784 · Southfield, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 17.8:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology (1,049 students)
Morris Adler Elementary School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Morris Adler Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southfield Hig
Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology
1,049 students
- Thompson K8 In
Thompson K8 International Academy
544 students
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School
527 students
- Alice M Birney
Alice M Birney K8 School
452 students
- This school 355
Morris Adler Elementary School
355 students
- Glenn W Levey 354
Glenn W Levey Middle School
354 students
What this shows Morris Adler Elementary School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morris Adler Elementary School compares
Morris Adler 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Michigan - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.1%
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
$21,829
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.3%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Morris Adler Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Southfield Public School District reports $21,829 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morris Adler Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thompson K8 International Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adlai Stevenson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice M Birney K8 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenn W Levey Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morris Adler Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Southfield
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morris Adler Elementary School
How many students attend Morris Adler Elementary School?
Morris Adler Elementary School has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Southfield, MI. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris Adler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morris Adler Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morris Adler Elementary School?
64.9% of students at Morris Adler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morris Adler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Morris Adler Elementary School is African American at 94.1% of enrollment, in Southfield, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morris Adler Elementary School?
Morris Adler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Morris Adler Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Southfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Adler Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Southfield, 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 Southfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Southfield Public School District?
Besides Morris Adler Elementary School, Southfield Public School District also operates Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology (1,049 students), Thompson K8 International Academy (544 students), and Adlai Stevenson Elementary School (527 students). See the Southfield Public School District district page for the complete list.