- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Ryan Elementary School shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 260696004295 · Bronson, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 15.5:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronson Jrsr High School (530 students)
Ryan Elementary School shrank from 229 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ryan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bronson Jrsr H
Bronson Jrsr High School
530 students
- This school
Ryan Elementary School
217 students
- Anderson Eleme
Anderson Elementary School
216 students
What this shows Ryan Elementary School reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ryan Elementary School compares
Ryan Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,132
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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
District finance for Bronson Community School District reports $13,132 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~217 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), down 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.