- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dearborn, MI
Salina Intermediate 4 8
Federal NCES profile for Salina Intermediate 4 8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261160004600
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salina Intermediate 4 8 earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Dearborn · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 86.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Salina Intermediate 4 8 has class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salina Intermediate 4 8 ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Dearborn, MI.
School address
District: Dearborn City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261160004600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Salina Intermediate 4 8 held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 261160004600 · Dearborn, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 11.8:1 · 86.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Fordson High School (1,966 students)
Salina Intermediate 4 8 held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Salina Intermediate 4 8 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 461
Salina Intermediate 4 8
461 students
What this shows Salina Intermediate 4 8 reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salina Intermediate 4 8 compares
Salina Intermediate 4 8 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.7% | ▲ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 12% in Michigan - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Largest group: White at 98.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.2, Salina Intermediate 4 8 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 Intermediate 4 8 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 Intermediate 4 8'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
Similar elementary schools in Dearborn
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salina Intermediate 4 8
How many students attend Salina Intermediate 4 8?
Salina Intermediate 4 8 has 461 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dearborn, MI. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salina Intermediate 4 8?
The student-teacher ratio at Salina Intermediate 4 8 is 11.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% 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 Intermediate 4 8?
86.7% of students at Salina Intermediate 4 8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salina Intermediate 4 8?
The largest demographic group at Salina Intermediate 4 8 is White at 98.9% of enrollment, in Dearborn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salina Intermediate 4 8?
Salina Intermediate 4 8 has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Salina Intermediate 4 8 rank among elementary schools in Dearborn?
By Resource Investment Index, Salina Intermediate 4 8 ranks #1 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Dearborn on the city page.
What other schools are in Dearborn City School District?
Besides Salina Intermediate 4 8, 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.