- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School grew from 225 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 262184008662 · Livonia, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 12.2:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevenson High School (1,523 students)
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School grew from 225 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stevenson High
Stevenson High School
1,523 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,272 students
- Churchill High
Churchill High School
1,227 students
- Holmes Middle
Holmes Middle School
670 students
- Frost Middle S
Frost Middle School
641 students
- This school 219
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School
219 students
What this shows Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School compares
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,627
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
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.
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
District finance for Livonia Public Schools School District reports $16,627 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,272
- 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.
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 (~219 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), up 15.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.