Enrollment
556
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Bloomfield, MI
Scotch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Scotch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263582007586
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scotch Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in West Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Scotch Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scotch Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in West Bloomfield, MI.
School address
District: West Bloomfield School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263582007586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scotch Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scotch Elementary School
Scotch Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Bloomfield, Michigan, enrolling 556 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 556 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 556 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #128.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 55/100).
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
West Bloomfield School District also operates West Bloomfield High School (1,434 students) and West Bloomfield Middle School (1,008 students) alongside Scotch 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 Scotch Elementary School compares
Scotch 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Michigan - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,641
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 + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
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 63.7%
African American 17.4%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 3.8%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Scotch Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Bloomfield School District, which includes Scotch Elementary School.
$14,641
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 48.6%
Federal 10.9%
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 Scotch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bloomfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Bloomfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheiko Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doherty Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scotch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~556 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Scotch Elementary School
How many students attend Scotch Elementary School?
Scotch Elementary School has 556 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Bloomfield, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scotch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scotch Elementary School is 20.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scotch Elementary School?
28.2% of students at Scotch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scotch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Scotch Elementary School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in West Bloomfield, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scotch Elementary School?
Scotch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Scotch Elementary School rank among elementary schools in West Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Scotch Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in West Bloomfield, 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 West Bloomfield on the city page.
Is Scotch Elementary School a good school?
Scotch Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of 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 West Bloomfield School District?
Besides Scotch Elementary School, West Bloomfield School District also operates West Bloomfield High School (1,434 students), West Bloomfield Middle School (1,008 students), and Sheiko Elementary School (534 students). See the West Bloomfield School District district page for the complete list.
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