Enrollment
62
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Livonia, MI
Nw Wayne Trainable Center
Federal NCES profile for Nw Wayne Trainable Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262184000763
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nw Wayne Trainable Center earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Livonia · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nw Wayne Trainable Center has class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nw Wayne Trainable Center ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Livonia, MI.
School address
District: Livonia Public Schools School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262184000763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nw Wayne Trainable Center compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nw Wayne Trainable Center
Nw Wayne Trainable Center is a small elementary school in Livonia, Michigan, enrolling 62 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.9:1, Nw Wayne Trainable Center is leaner than roughly 93% of Michigan schools and 49% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.0% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Michigan schools, with 62 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 74 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #51.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Livonia's elementary schools, it stands alongside Grand River Academy (727 students): Nw Wayne Trainable Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.9:1 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 Nw Wayne Trainable Center.
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 Nw Wayne Trainable Center compares
Nw Wayne Trainable Center on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 49% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 7% in Michigan - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.6%
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
$14,667
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 48.4%
African American 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Nw Wayne Trainable Center 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 Nw Wayne Trainable Center.
$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 Nw Wayne Trainable Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holmes Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frost Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nw Wayne Trainable Center'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
2 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 (~62 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nw Wayne Trainable Center
How many students attend Nw Wayne Trainable Center?
Nw Wayne Trainable Center has 62 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Livonia, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nw Wayne Trainable Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Nw Wayne Trainable Center is 8.9:1, which is 49% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 43% 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 Nw Wayne Trainable Center?
49.0% of students at Nw Wayne Trainable Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nw Wayne Trainable Center?
The largest demographic group at Nw Wayne Trainable Center is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Livonia, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nw Wayne Trainable Center?
Nw Wayne Trainable Center has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Nw Wayne Trainable Center rank among elementary schools in Livonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Nw Wayne Trainable Center ranks #8 of 8 elementary 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 elementary schools in Livonia on the city page.
Is Nw Wayne Trainable Center a good school?
Nw Wayne Trainable Center earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% 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 Nw Wayne Trainable Center, 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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