Enrollment
351
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Road Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Road Elementary School
North Road Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Fenton, Michigan, enrolling 351 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.5:1, North Road Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of Michigan schools and 29% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 351 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 664 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #356.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Fenton Area Public Schools also operates Fenton Senior High School (982 students) and Andrew G Schmidt Middle School (718 students) alongside North Road 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 North Road Elementary School compares
North Road 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,508
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fenton Area Public Schools, which includes North Road Elementary School.
$12,508
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 56.2%
Federal 11.0%
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 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
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~351 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Road Elementary School a good school?
North Road Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of 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 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.
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