Enrollment
313
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rawsonville Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rawsonville Elementary School
Rawsonville Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ypsilanti, Michigan, enrolling 313 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 313 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 459 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #204.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 64 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 313 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Ypsilanti's public schools, it stands alongside South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy (631 students): Rawsonville Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 16.6:1).
Van Buren Public Schools also operates Belleville High School (1,669 students) and Owen Intermediate School (575 students) alongside Rawsonville 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 Rawsonville Elementary School compares
Rawsonville 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,652
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Van Buren Public Schools, which includes Rawsonville Elementary School.
$14,652
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 49.0%
Federal 11.5%
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 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
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
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 (~313 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rawsonville Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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