- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wayland, MI
Rj Steeby School
Federal NCES profile for Rj Steeby School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263555007168
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rj Steeby School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Wayland · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rj Steeby School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rj Steeby School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Wayland, MI.
School address
District: Wayland Union Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263555007168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Rj Steeby School shrank from 272 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 263555007168 · Wayland, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 17.1:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayland High School (800 students)
Rj Steeby School shrank from 272 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Rj Steeby School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayland High S
Wayland High School
800 students
- Wayland Union
Wayland Union Middle School
611 students
- Pine Street El
Pine Street Elementary
413 students
- Dorr School 311
Dorr School
311 students
- Bessie B Baker 280
Bessie B Baker School
280 students
- This school 256
Rj Steeby School
256 students
What this shows Rj Steeby School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rj Steeby School compares
Rj Steeby School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Michigan - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$13,860
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.6%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Rj Steeby School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Wayland Union Schools reports $13,860 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rj Steeby School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayland Union Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Street Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dorr School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bessie B Baker School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rj Steeby School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rj Steeby School
How many students attend Rj Steeby School?
Rj Steeby School has 256 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wayland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rj Steeby School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rj Steeby School is 17.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% higher 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 Rj Steeby School?
47.1% of students at Rj Steeby School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rj Steeby School?
The largest demographic group at Rj Steeby School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Wayland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rj Steeby School?
Rj Steeby School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Rj Steeby School rank among elementary schools in Wayland?
By Resource Investment Index, Rj Steeby School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Wayland, 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 Wayland on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayland Union Schools?
Besides Rj Steeby School, Wayland Union Schools also operates Wayland High School (800 students), Wayland Union Middle School (611 students), and Pine Street Elementary (413 students). See the Wayland Union Schools district page for the complete list.