Enrollment
169
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warren, MI
Schofield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Schofield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261446008818
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schofield Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 11
- elementary schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 86.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Schofield Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schofield Elementary School ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Warren, MI.
School address
District: Fitzgerald Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261446008818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schofield Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schofield Elementary School
Schofield Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Warren, Michigan, enrolling 169 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.3:1, Schofield Elementary School is leaner than roughly 89% of Michigan schools and 35% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 86.5% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 169 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 204 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and Asian (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 81.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Warren's elementary schools, it stands alongside Frontier International Academy Elementary (395 students): Schofield Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 28.2:1).
Fitzgerald Public Schools also operates Fitzgerald Senior High School (861 students) and Westview Elementary School (446 students) alongside Schofield 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 Schofield Elementary School compares
Schofield 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.5% | ▲ 59% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.5%
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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 11% in Michigan - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
81.7%
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
$15,557
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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
African American 38.5%
Asian 30.2%
Two or More 13.6%
White 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Largest group: African American at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Schofield Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fitzgerald Public Schools, which includes Schofield Elementary School.
$15,557
Per student
+15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.1%
State 46.9%
Federal 20.1%
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 Schofield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzgerald Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pd Chatterton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mound Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fitzgerald Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schofield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 2.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Warren
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Frontier International Academy Elementary
Standard public school
395 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
327 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine
Standard public school
181 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~169 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Schofield Elementary School
How many students attend Schofield Elementary School?
Schofield Elementary School has 169 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warren, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schofield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schofield Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 35% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 28% 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 Schofield Elementary School?
86.5% of students at Schofield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schofield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Schofield Elementary School is African American at 38.5% of enrollment, in Warren, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schofield Elementary School?
Schofield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Schofield Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Schofield Elementary School ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Warren, 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 Warren on the city page.
Is Schofield Elementary School a good school?
Schofield Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. 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 Fitzgerald Public Schools?
Besides Schofield Elementary School, Fitzgerald Public Schools also operates Fitzgerald Senior High School (861 students), Westview Elementary School (446 students), and Pd Chatterton Middle School (409 students). See the Fitzgerald Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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