- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Lyon, MI
Sayre Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sayre Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263225006754
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sayre Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in South Lyon · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sayre Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sayre Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in South Lyon, MI.
School address
District: South Lyon Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263225006754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Sayre Elementary School shrank from 502 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 263225006754 · South Lyon, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 16.1:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: South Lyon High School (1,245 students)
Sayre Elementary School shrank from 502 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Sayre Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Lyon Hig
South Lyon High School
1,245 students
- South Lyon Eas
South Lyon East High School
1,174 students
- Millennium Mi
Millennium Middle School
1,049 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
898 students
- William a Pear
William a Pearson Elementary
576 students
- This school 450
Sayre Elementary School
450 students
What this shows Sayre Elementary School reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sayre Elementary School compares
Sayre 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 75% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$13,496
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 2.7%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Sayre Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for South Lyon Community Schools reports $13,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sayre Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lyon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lyon East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millennium Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William a Pearson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sayre Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in South Lyon
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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sayre Elementary School
How many students attend Sayre Elementary School?
Sayre Elementary School has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Lyon, MI. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sayre Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sayre Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Sayre Elementary School?
13.7% of students at Sayre Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sayre Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sayre Elementary School is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in South Lyon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sayre Elementary School?
Sayre Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Sayre Elementary School rank among elementary schools in South Lyon?
By Resource Investment Index, Sayre Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in South Lyon, 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 South Lyon on the city page.
What other schools are in South Lyon Community Schools?
Besides Sayre Elementary School, South Lyon Community Schools also operates South Lyon High School (1,245 students), South Lyon East High School (1,174 students), and Millennium Middle School (1,049 students). See the South Lyon Community Schools district page for the complete list.