Enrollment
324
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Troy, MI
Pembroke Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pembroke Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260585004222
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pembroke Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pembroke Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pembroke Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Troy, MI.
School address
District: Birmingham Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260585004222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pembroke Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pembroke Elementary School
Pembroke Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Troy, Michigan, enrolling 324 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.1% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Michigan average.
With 324 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 187 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (7%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 648 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Birmingham Public Schools spends $19,274 per pupil, 43% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Troy's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hamilton Elementary School (460 students): Pembroke Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 17:1).
Birmingham Public Schools also operates Wylie E Groves High School (1,108 students) and Ernest W Seaholm High School (1,081 students) alongside Pembroke 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 Pembroke Elementary School compares
Pembroke 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 78% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 29% in Michigan - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,274
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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 79.0%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 3.7%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Pembroke Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Birmingham Public Schools, which includes Pembroke Elementary School.
$19,274
Per student
+43%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 37.5%
Federal 6.6%
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 Pembroke Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wylie E Groves High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ernest W Seaholm High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkshire Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birmingham Covington School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Derby Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pembroke Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Troy
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
460 students 17:1 students per teacher
Bemis Elementary School
Standard public school
441 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Schroeder Elementary School
Standard public school
423 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Wass Elementary School
Standard public school
413 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Morse Elementary School
Standard public school
411 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Wattles Elementary School
Standard public school
406 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~324 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pembroke Elementary School
How many students attend Pembroke Elementary School?
Pembroke Elementary School has 324 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Troy, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pembroke Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pembroke Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 Pembroke Elementary School?
12.1% of students at Pembroke Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pembroke Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pembroke Elementary School is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Troy, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pembroke Elementary School?
Pembroke Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Pembroke Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Pembroke Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Troy, 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 Troy on the city page.
Is Pembroke Elementary School a good school?
Pembroke Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 Birmingham Public Schools?
Besides Pembroke Elementary School, Birmingham Public Schools also operates Wylie E Groves High School (1,108 students), Ernest W Seaholm High School (1,081 students), and Berkshire Middle School (695 students). See the Birmingham Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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