Enrollment
279
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milan, MI
Paddock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Paddock Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262385006073
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paddock Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Milan · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Paddock Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paddock Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Milan, MI.
School address
District: Milan Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262385006073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paddock Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paddock Elementary School
Paddock Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Milan, Michigan, enrolling 279 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.7:1, Paddock Elementary School is leaner than roughly 93% of Michigan schools and 50% 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 42.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 279 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 509 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #170.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Milan Area Schools also operates Milan High School (526 students) and Milan Middle School (526 students) alongside Paddock 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 Paddock Elementary School compares
Paddock 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 50% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 50% 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
54.5%
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
$14,268
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 80.6%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Paddock Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milan Area Schools, which includes Paddock Elementary School.
$14,268
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 50.0%
Federal 8.5%
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 Paddock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton H Symons Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milan Alternative Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Young Adult Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Paddock Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other 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 (~279 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Paddock Elementary School
How many students attend Paddock Elementary School?
Paddock Elementary School has 279 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milan, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paddock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paddock Elementary School is 8.7:1, which is 50% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 45% 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 Paddock Elementary School?
42.2% of students at Paddock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paddock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Paddock Elementary School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Milan, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paddock Elementary School?
Paddock Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Paddock Elementary School rank among public schools in Milan?
By Resource Investment Index, Paddock Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Milan, 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 Milan on the city page.
Is Paddock Elementary School a good school?
Paddock Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% 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 Milan Area Schools?
Besides Paddock Elementary School, Milan Area Schools also operates Milan High School (526 students), Milan Middle School (526 students), and Clayton H Symons Elementary School (356 students). See the Milan Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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