Enrollment
534
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Bloomfield, MI
Sheiko Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sheiko Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263582007176
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheiko Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in West Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheiko Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheiko Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in West Bloomfield, MI.
School address
District: West Bloomfield School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263582007176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sheiko Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sheiko Elementary School
Sheiko Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Bloomfield, Michigan, enrolling 534 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 534 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 618 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #201.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and White (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
West Bloomfield School District also operates West Bloomfield High School (1,434 students) and West Bloomfield Middle School (1,008 students) alongside Sheiko 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 Sheiko Elementary School compares
Sheiko 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 33% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$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
5
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 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 39.1%
White 38.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Sheiko 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 Sheiko 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 Sheiko 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scotch Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Doherty Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheiko 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
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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 (~534 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sheiko Elementary School
How many students attend Sheiko Elementary School?
Sheiko Elementary School has 534 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Bloomfield, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheiko Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheiko Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheiko Elementary School?
36.6% of students at Sheiko Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheiko Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sheiko Elementary School is African American at 39.1% of enrollment, in West Bloomfield, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheiko Elementary School?
Sheiko Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Sheiko Elementary School rank among elementary schools in West Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheiko Elementary School ranks #5 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 Sheiko Elementary School a good school?
Sheiko Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 West Bloomfield School District?
Besides Sheiko Elementary School, West Bloomfield School District also operates West Bloomfield High School (1,434 students), West Bloomfield Middle School (1,008 students), and Scotch Elementary School (556 students). See the West Bloomfield School District district page for the complete list.
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