- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fenton, MI
North Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261425005066
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Road Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Fenton · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Road Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Road Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Fenton, MI.
School address
District: Fenton Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261425005066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
North Road Elementary School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 261425005066 · Fenton, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 12.5:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Fenton Senior High School (982 students)
North Road Elementary School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
North Road Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fenton Senior
Fenton Senior High School
982 students
- Andrew G Schmi
Andrew G Schmidt Middle School
718 students
- State Road Ele
State Road Elementary School
396 students
- Tomekeastern E 380
Tomekeastern Elem School
380 students
- This school 351
North Road Elementary School
351 students
- Fapsgear Up Ac 48
Fapsgear Up Academy
48 students
What this shows North Road Elementary School reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Road Elementary School compares
North Road 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% 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
39.3%
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
$14,140
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
6
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, North Road Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Fenton Area Public Schools reports $14,140 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andrew G Schmidt Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| State Road Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomekeastern Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fapsgear Up Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 48:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Road Elementary School
How many students attend North Road Elementary School?
North Road Elementary School has 351 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fenton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Road Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% 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 North Road Elementary School?
41.0% of students at North Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Road Elementary School is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Fenton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Road Elementary School?
North Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 North Road Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fenton?
By Resource Investment Index, North Road Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Fenton, 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 Fenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Fenton Area Public Schools?
Besides North Road Elementary School, Fenton Area Public Schools also operates Fenton Senior High School (982 students), Andrew G Schmidt Middle School (718 students), and State Road Elementary School (396 students). See the Fenton Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.