- Enrollment
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Savage Road Elementary School grew from 330 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.7 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 263456007038 · Belleville, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 16.3:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Belleville High School (1,669 students)
Savage Road Elementary School grew from 330 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 21.7 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Savage Road Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belleville Hig
Belleville High School
1,669 students
- Owen Intermedi 575
Owen Intermediate School
575 students
- Mcbride Middle 561
Mcbride Middle School
561 students
- Tyler Road Ele 388
Tyler Road Elementary School
388 students
- Edgemont Eleme 358
Edgemont Elementary School
358 students
- This school 342
Savage Road Elementary School
342 students
What this shows Savage Road Elementary School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Savage Road Elementary School compares
Savage Road Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,563
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Van Buren Public Schools reports $16,563 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), up 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.