- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dearborn Heights, MI
Pardee School
Federal NCES profile for Pardee School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261161004617
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pardee School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Dearborn Heights · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pardee School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pardee School ranks #9 of 9 schools in Dearborn Heights, MI.
School address
District: Dearborn Heights School District #7 · Michigan
NCES ID 261161004617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Pardee School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 261161004617 · Dearborn Heights, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 22.5:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Annapolis High School (682 students)
Pardee School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pardee School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Annapolis High
Annapolis High School
682 students
- Oakley W Best
Oakley W Best Middle School
557 students
- Bedford School
Bedford School
389 students
- Polk Elementar
Polk Elementary School
374 students
- This school
Pardee School
337 students
- Dearborn Heigh 42
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy
42 students
What this shows Pardee School reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pardee School compares
Pardee 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.1%
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
$14,236
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
African American 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Pardee School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Dearborn Heights School District #7 reports $14,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pardee School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Oakley W Best Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bedford School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Polk Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pardee School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 2.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Dearborn Heights
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pardee School
How many students attend Pardee School?
Pardee School has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dearborn Heights, MI. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pardee School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pardee School is 22.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pardee School?
72.8% of students at Pardee School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pardee School?
The largest demographic group at Pardee School is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Dearborn Heights, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pardee School?
Pardee School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pardee School rank among schools in Dearborn Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Pardee School ranks #9 of 9 schools in Dearborn Heights, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dearborn Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Dearborn Heights School District #7?
Besides Pardee School, Dearborn Heights School District #7 also operates Annapolis High School (682 students), Oakley W Best Middle School (557 students), and Bedford School (389 students). See the Dearborn Heights School District #7 district page for the complete list.