- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dearborn, MI
Salina Elementary P 3
Federal NCES profile for Salina Elementary P 3, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261160001500
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salina Elementary P 3 earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #13 of 23
- schools in Dearborn · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Salina Elementary P 3 has class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salina Elementary P 3 ranks #13 of 23 schools in Dearborn, MI.
School address
District: Dearborn City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261160001500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Salina Elementary P 3 held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 261160001500 · Dearborn, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 13.1:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Fordson High School (1,966 students)
Salina Elementary P 3 held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Salina Elementary P 3 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fordson High S
Fordson High School
1,966 students
- Dearborn High
Dearborn High School
1,775 students
- Edsel Ford Hig
Edsel Ford High School
1,502 students
- Bryant Middle 781
Bryant Middle School
781 students
- Woodworth Midd 699
Woodworth Middle School
699 students
- This school 406
Salina Elementary P 3
406 students
What this shows Salina Elementary P 3 reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salina Elementary P 3 compares
Salina Elementary P 3 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 59% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Michigan - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$18,204
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 99.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 99.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.0, Salina Elementary P 3 is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Dearborn City School District reports $18,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salina Elementary P 3 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dearborn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edsel Ford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryant Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salina Elementary P 3's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Nationwide other 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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salina Elementary P 3
How many students attend Salina Elementary P 3?
Salina Elementary P 3 has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dearborn, MI. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salina Elementary P 3?
The student-teacher ratio at Salina Elementary P 3 is 13.1:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% 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 Salina Elementary P 3?
86.4% of students at Salina Elementary P 3 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salina Elementary P 3?
The largest demographic group at Salina Elementary P 3 is White at 99.5% of enrollment, in Dearborn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salina Elementary P 3?
Salina Elementary P 3 has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Salina Elementary P 3 rank among schools in Dearborn?
By Resource Investment Index, Salina Elementary P 3 ranks #13 of 23 schools in Dearborn, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dearborn on the city page.
What other schools are in Dearborn City School District?
Besides Salina Elementary P 3, Dearborn City School District also operates Fordson High School (1,966 students), Dearborn High School (1,775 students), and Edsel Ford High School (1,502 students). See the Dearborn City School District district page for the complete list.