Enrollment
436
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Allen Park, MI
Rogers Early Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rogers Early Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262346007556
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rogers Early Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Allen Park · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rogers Early Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rogers Early Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Allen Park, MI.
School address
District: Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262346007556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rogers Early Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rogers Early Elementary School
Rogers Early Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Allen Park, Michigan, enrolling 436 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 86.1% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 436 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 398 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #263.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools also operates Melvindale High School (982 students) and Allendale Elementary School (914 students) alongside Rogers Early 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 Rogers Early Elementary School compares
Rogers Early 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 59% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.3%
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
$14,009
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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
White 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
African American 7.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Rogers Early Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools, which includes Rogers Early Elementary School.
$14,009
Per student
+4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 55.1%
Federal 25.6%
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 Rogers Early Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melvindale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allendale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Julian O Strong Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rogers Early Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 (~436 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rogers Early Elementary School
How many students attend Rogers Early Elementary School?
Rogers Early Elementary School has 436 students enrolled. It is a public school in Allen Park, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rogers Early Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rogers Early Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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 Rogers Early Elementary School?
86.1% of students at Rogers Early Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rogers Early Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rogers Early Elementary School is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Allen Park, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rogers Early Elementary School?
Rogers Early Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Rogers Early Elementary School rank among schools in Allen Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Rogers Early Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Allen Park, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Allen Park on the city page.
Is Rogers Early Elementary School a good school?
Rogers Early Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools?
Besides Rogers Early Elementary School, Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools also operates Melvindale High School (982 students), Allendale Elementary School (914 students), and Julian O Strong Middle School (651 students). See the Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools district page for the complete list.
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