Enrollment
498
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Flushing, MI
Seymour Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Seymour Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261455005147
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seymour Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Seymour Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seymour Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Flushing, MI.
School address
District: Flushing Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261455005147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seymour Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seymour Elementary School
Seymour Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Flushing, Michigan, enrolling 498 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 498 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 665 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #354.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Two or More (7%) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Flushing Community Schools also operates Flushing High School (1,229 students) and Flushing Middle School (636 students) alongside Seymour 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 Seymour Elementary School compares
Seymour 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 26% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Michigan - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$12,009
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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 + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 79.7%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 4.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Seymour Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flushing Community Schools, which includes Seymour Elementary School.
$12,009
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 73.2%
Federal 10.8%
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 Seymour Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flushing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flushing Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springview Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elms Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seymour Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~498 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Seymour Elementary School
How many students attend Seymour Elementary School?
Seymour Elementary School has 498 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Flushing, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seymour Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seymour Elementary School is 20.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seymour Elementary School?
40.0% of students at Seymour Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seymour Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Seymour Elementary School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Flushing, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seymour Elementary School?
Seymour Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Seymour Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Seymour Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Flushing, 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 Flushing on the city page.
Is Seymour Elementary School a good school?
Seymour Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Flushing Community Schools?
Besides Seymour Elementary School, Flushing Community Schools also operates Flushing High School (1,229 students), Flushing Middle School (636 students), and Central Elementary School (487 students). See the Flushing Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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