Enrollment
219
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Livonia, MI
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262184008662
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Livonia · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Livonia, MI.
School address
District: Livonia Public Schools School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262184008662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Livonia, Michigan, enrolling 219 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.2:1, Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Michigan schools and 30% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.6% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 219 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by Asian (39%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Livonia's elementary schools, it stands alongside Grand River Academy (727 students): Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 19.1:1).
Livonia Public Schools School District also operates Stevenson High School (1,523 students) and Franklin High School (1,272 students) alongside Nijiiro Japanese Immersion 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 Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School compares
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 79% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 14% in Michigan - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,667
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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
Asian 39.3%
White 27.4%
Two or More 23.7%
African American 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livonia Public Schools School District, which includes Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School.
$14,667
Per student
+9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 7.2%
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 Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holmes Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frost Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,227
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Livonia
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~219 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School
How many students attend Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School?
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School has 219 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Livonia, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 30% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% 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 Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School?
11.6% of students at Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School is Asian at 39.3% of enrollment, in Livonia, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School?
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School rank among public schools in Livonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Livonia, 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 Livonia on the city page.
Is Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School a good school?
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% 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 Livonia Public Schools School District?
Besides Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School, Livonia Public Schools School District also operates Stevenson High School (1,523 students), Franklin High School (1,272 students), and Churchill High School (1,227 students). See the Livonia Public Schools School District district page for the complete list.
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