Enrollment
337
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pardee School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pardee School
Pardee School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, enrolling 337 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.5:1 is larger than about 90% of Michigan schools and 29% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 337 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 493 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #420, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dearborn Heights's public schools, it stands alongside Global Heights Academy (274 students): Pardee School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.5:1 vs 21.1:1).
Dearborn Heights School District #7 also operates Annapolis High School (682 students) and Oakley W Best Middle School (557 students) alongside Pardee 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 Pardee School compares
Pardee 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,112
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dearborn Heights School District #7, which includes Pardee School.
$12,112
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.1%
State 71.1%
Federal 14.8%
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 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
- 682
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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.
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 (~337 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pardee School a good school?
Pardee School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 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.
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