Enrollment
342
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belleville, MI
Savage Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Savage Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263456007038
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Savage Road Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Belleville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Savage Road Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Savage Road Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Belleville, MI.
School address
District: Van Buren Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263456007038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Savage Road Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Savage Road Elementary School
Savage Road Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Belleville, Michigan, enrolling 342 students.
At 16.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 342 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 699 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Van Buren Public Schools also operates Belleville High School (1,669 students) and Owen Intermediate School (575 students) alongside Savage Road 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 Savage Road Elementary School compares
Savage Road 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Michigan - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,652
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 54.1%
African American 31.9%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Savage Road Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Van Buren Public Schools, which includes Savage Road Elementary School.
$14,652
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 49.0%
Federal 11.5%
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 Savage Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Owen Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcbride Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tyler Road Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgemont Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Savage Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other 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 (~342 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Savage Road Elementary School
How many students attend Savage Road Elementary School?
Savage Road Elementary School has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belleville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Savage Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Savage Road Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher 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 Savage Road Elementary School?
46.1% of students at Savage Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Savage Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Savage Road Elementary School is White at 54.1% of enrollment, in Belleville, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Savage Road Elementary School?
Savage Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Savage Road Elementary School rank among schools in Belleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Savage Road Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Belleville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Belleville on the city page.
Is Savage Road Elementary School a good school?
Savage Road Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 Van Buren Public Schools?
Besides Savage Road Elementary School, Van Buren Public Schools also operates Belleville High School (1,669 students), Owen Intermediate School (575 students), and Mcbride Middle School (561 students). See the Van Buren Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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