Enrollment
343
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Blanc, MI
Perry Innovation Center
Federal NCES profile for Perry Innovation Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261635001469
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry Innovation Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Grand Blanc · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry Innovation Center has class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Innovation Center ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Grand Blanc, MI.
School address
District: Grand Blanc Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261635001469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+78% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Perry Innovation Center compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Perry Innovation Center
Perry Innovation Center is a mid-sized elementary school in Grand Blanc, Michigan, enrolling 343 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.2:1 is larger than about 96% of Michigan schools and 78% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 343 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 505 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #116.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 49/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Grand Blanc Community Schools also operates Grand Blanc Community High School (2,377 students) and Grand Blanc Middle School East (884 students) alongside Perry Innovation 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 Perry Innovation Center compares
Perry Innovation 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 | 31.2:1 | ▲ 78% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
31.2:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 96% in Michigan - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,984
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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 68.8%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Perry Innovation Center is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Blanc Community Schools, which includes Perry Innovation Center.
$11,984
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 63.7%
Federal 9.0%
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 Perry Innovation Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Blanc Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Blanc Middle School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Blanc Middle School West | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Myers Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brendel Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry Innovation Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,377
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~343 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Perry Innovation Center
How many students attend Perry Innovation Center?
Perry Innovation Center has 343 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Blanc, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Innovation Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Innovation Center is 31.2:1, which is 78% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 99% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perry Innovation Center?
29.9% of students at Perry Innovation Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry Innovation Center?
The largest demographic group at Perry Innovation Center is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Grand Blanc, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry Innovation Center?
Perry Innovation Center has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Perry Innovation Center rank among elementary schools in Grand Blanc?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Innovation Center ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Grand Blanc, 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 Grand Blanc on the city page.
Is Perry Innovation Center a good school?
Perry Innovation Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Grand Blanc Community Schools?
Besides Perry Innovation Center, Grand Blanc Community Schools also operates Grand Blanc Community High School (2,377 students), Grand Blanc Middle School East (884 students), and Grand Blanc Middle School West (757 students). See the Grand Blanc Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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