- Enrollment
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ypsilanti, MI
Rawsonville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rawsonville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263456007034
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rawsonville Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Ypsilanti · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rawsonville Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rawsonville Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Ypsilanti, MI.
School address
District: Van Buren Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263456007034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Rawsonville Elementary School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 263456007034 · Ypsilanti, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 13.6:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Belleville High School (1,669 students)
Rawsonville Elementary School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Rawsonville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belleville Hig
Belleville High School
1,669 students
- Owen Intermedi 575
Owen Intermediate School
575 students
- Mcbride Middle 561
Mcbride Middle School
561 students
- Tyler Road Ele 388
Tyler Road Elementary School
388 students
- Edgemont Eleme 358
Edgemont Elementary School
358 students
- This school 313
Rawsonville Elementary School
313 students
What this shows Rawsonville Elementary School reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rawsonville Elementary School compares
Rawsonville Elementary 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.1%
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
$16,563
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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
22
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.8%
White 36.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Rawsonville Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Van Buren Public Schools reports $16,563 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rawsonville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owen Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcbride Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tyler Road Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgemont Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rawsonville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Ypsilanti
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy
Standard public school
631 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Ypsilanti International Elementary School
Standard public school
416 students 16:1 students per teacher
Ford Early Learning Center
Standard public school
233 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Global Tech Academy
Standard public school
213 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Acce
Alternative education program
175 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rawsonville Elementary School
How many students attend Rawsonville Elementary School?
Rawsonville Elementary School has 313 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ypsilanti, MI. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rawsonville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rawsonville Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% 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 Rawsonville Elementary School?
77.1% of students at Rawsonville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rawsonville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rawsonville Elementary School is African American at 49.8% of enrollment, in Ypsilanti, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rawsonville Elementary School?
Rawsonville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rawsonville Elementary School rank among schools in Ypsilanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Rawsonville Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Ypsilanti, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ypsilanti on the city page.
What other schools are in Van Buren Public Schools?
Besides Rawsonville Elementary School, Van Buren Public Schools also operates Belleville High School (1,669 students), Owen Intermediate School (575 students), and Mcbride Middle School (561 students). See the Van Buren Public Schools district page for the complete list.