- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Durand, MI
Robert Kerr School
Federal NCES profile for Robert Kerr School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261233004936
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Kerr School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Durand · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Kerr School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Kerr School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Durand, MI.
School address
District: Durand Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261233004936 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Robert Kerr School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 261233004936 · Durand, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 18.1:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Durand Area High School (385 students)
Robert Kerr School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Robert Kerr School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Durand Area Hi
Durand Area High School
385 students
- This school
Robert Kerr School
361 students
- Durand Middle
Durand Middle School
304 students
- Bertha Neal Sc
Bertha Neal School
158 students
What this shows Robert Kerr School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Kerr School compares
Robert Kerr 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Michigan - lower ratio than 36% 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
$13,290
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 90.9%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Robert Kerr School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Durand Area Schools reports $13,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert Kerr School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Area High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Durand Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bertha Neal School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Kerr School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Kerr School
How many students attend Robert Kerr School?
Robert Kerr School has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Durand, MI. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Kerr School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Kerr School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert Kerr School?
58.0% of students at Robert Kerr School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Kerr School?
The largest demographic group at Robert Kerr School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Durand, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Kerr School?
Robert Kerr School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Robert Kerr School rank among public schools in Durand?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Kerr School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Durand, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Durand Area Schools?
Besides Robert Kerr School, Durand Area Schools also operates Durand Area High School (385 students), Durand Middle School (304 students), and Bertha Neal School (158 students). See the Durand Area Schools district page for the complete list.