- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Martin, MI
Robert D Brandon Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Robert D Brandon Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262298005987
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert D Brandon Elem School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 299
- students enrolled
Robert D Brandon Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Martin Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262298005987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Robert D Brandon Elem School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 262298005987 · Martin, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 14.9:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin High School (330 students)
Robert D Brandon Elem School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Robert D Brandon Elem School compares
Robert D Brandon Elem 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$13,406
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
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.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Robert D Brandon Elem School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Martin Public Schools reports $13,406 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert D Brandon Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert D Brandon Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert D Brandon Elem School
How many students attend Robert D Brandon Elem School?
Robert D Brandon Elem School has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Martin, MI. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert D Brandon Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert D Brandon Elem School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% 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 Robert D Brandon Elem School?
51.8% of students at Robert D Brandon Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert D Brandon Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Robert D Brandon Elem School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Martin, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert D Brandon Elem School?
Robert D Brandon Elem 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).
What other schools are in Martin Public Schools?
Besides Robert D Brandon Elem School, Martin Public Schools also operates Martin High School (330 students). See the Martin Public Schools district page for the complete list.