Enrollment
262
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 263012001433
Romulus Elementary School — Romulus, MI
Federal NCES profile for Romulus Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 19/100.
👥 Class size 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Romulus Community Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Romulus Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Romulus Elementary School reports 262 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 84.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 55% above the Michigan average and 63% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 66.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Romulus Community Schools spends $19,383 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 54.9% from local sources (property taxes), 28.1% from the state, and 17.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Romulus Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 55% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 34% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 55% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan — lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
66.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,383
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
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 + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 262 Top 34% in Michigan — larger than 66% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 18.4:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 84.4% +55% vs state
NCES ID 263012001433
Student demographics
African American 77.5%
White 11.1%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 77.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 66.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Romulus Community Schools, which includes Romulus Elementary School.
$19,383
Per student
+22%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 54.9%
State 28.1%
Federal 17.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
Similar elementary schools in Romulus
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Summit Academy North Elementary School
Standard public school
642 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Metro Charter Academy
Standard public school
421 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Wick Elementary School
Standard public school
281 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Hale Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
223 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Romulus Elementary School
How many students attend Romulus Elementary School?
Romulus Elementary School has 262 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in ROMULUS, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Romulus Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Romulus Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Romulus Elementary School?
84.4% of students at Romulus Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Romulus Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Romulus Elementary School is African American at 77.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in ROMULUS, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Romulus Elementary School?
Romulus Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.