Enrollment
217
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bronson, MI
Ryan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ryan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260696004295
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ryan Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bronson · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ryan Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ryan Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bronson, MI.
School address
District: Bronson Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260696004295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ryan Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ryan Elementary School
Ryan Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Bronson, Michigan, enrolling 217 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 217 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 376 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #239.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 434 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Bronson Community School District also operates Bronson Jrsr High School (530 students) and Anderson Elementary School (216 students) alongside Ryan 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 Ryan Elementary School compares
Ryan 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 14% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Michigan - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$11,266
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 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 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Ryan Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bronson Community School District, which includes Ryan Elementary School.
$11,266
Per student
-17%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.7%
State 72.8%
Federal 10.5%
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 Ryan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronson Jrsr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ryan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary 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 (~217 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ryan Elementary School
How many students attend Ryan Elementary School?
Ryan Elementary School has 217 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bronson, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ryan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ryan Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Ryan Elementary School?
62.0% of students at Ryan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ryan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ryan Elementary School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Bronson, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ryan Elementary School?
Ryan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ryan Elementary School rank among public schools in Bronson?
By Resource Investment Index, Ryan Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bronson, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bronson on the city page.
Is Ryan Elementary School a good school?
Ryan Elementary School earns 25/100 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 Bronson Community School District?
Besides Ryan Elementary School, Bronson Community School District also operates Bronson Jrsr High School (530 students) and Anderson Elementary School (216 students). See the Bronson Community School District district page for the complete list.
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