- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester Hills, MI
Musson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Musson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262994007576
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Musson Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 16
- schools in Rochester Hills · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 5.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Musson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Musson Elementary School ranks #4 of 16 schools in Rochester Hills, MI.
School address
District: Rochester Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262994007576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Musson Elementary School shrank from 527 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 262994007576 · Rochester Hills, MI Other · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 20.2:1 · 5.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Rochester High School (1,682 students)
Musson Elementary School shrank from 527 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Musson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rochester High
Rochester High School
1,682 students
- Rochester Adam
Rochester Adams High School
1,521 students
- Stoney Creek H
Stoney Creek High School
1,478 students
- Hart Middle Sc
Hart Middle School
999 students
- Van Hoosen Mid
Van Hoosen Middle School
906 students
- This school 505
Musson Elementary School
505 students
What this shows Musson Elementary School reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Musson Elementary School compares
Musson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.1% | ▼ 91% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
Asian 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Musson Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Rochester Community School District reports $14,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Musson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rochester Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stoney Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hart Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Hoosen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Musson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Musson Elementary School
How many students attend Musson Elementary School?
Musson Elementary School has 505 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester Hills, MI. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Musson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Musson Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Musson Elementary School?
5.1% of students at Musson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Musson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Musson Elementary School is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Rochester Hills, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Musson Elementary School?
Musson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Musson Elementary School rank among schools in Rochester Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Musson Elementary School ranks #4 of 16 schools in Rochester Hills, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rochester Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester Community School District?
Besides Musson Elementary School, Rochester Community School District also operates Rochester High School (1,682 students), Rochester Adams High School (1,521 students), and Stoney Creek High School (1,478 students). See the Rochester Community School District district page for the complete list.