- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Southgate, MI
Shelters Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shelters Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263234006795
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shelters Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Southgate · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Shelters Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shelters Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Southgate, MI.
School address
District: Southgate Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263234006795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Shelters Elementary School grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 263234006795 · Southgate, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 18.2:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Southgate Anderson High School (1,052 students)
Shelters Elementary School grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Shelters Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southgate Ande
Southgate Anderson High School
1,052 students
- Davidson Middl
Davidson Middle School
663 students
- Asher School
Asher School
462 students
- Allen Elementa 359
Allen Elementary School
359 students
- Grogan Element 353
Grogan Elementary School
353 students
- This school 327
Shelters Elementary School
327 students
What this shows Shelters Elementary School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shelters Elementary School compares
Shelters Elementary School is a growing 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Michigan - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$17,801
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 17.1%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Shelters Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Southgate Community School District reports $17,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shelters Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Anderson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davidson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Asher School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grogan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shelters Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 46.2:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Southgate
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shelters Elementary School
How many students attend Shelters Elementary School?
Shelters Elementary School has 327 students enrolled. It is a public school in Southgate, MI. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shelters Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shelters Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shelters Elementary School?
56.6% of students at Shelters Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shelters Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shelters Elementary School is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Southgate, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shelters Elementary School?
Shelters Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Shelters Elementary School rank among schools in Southgate?
By Resource Investment Index, Shelters Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Southgate, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Southgate on the city page.
What other schools are in Southgate Community School District?
Besides Shelters Elementary School, Southgate Community School District also operates Southgate Anderson High School (1,052 students), Davidson Middle School (663 students), and Asher School (462 students). See the Southgate Community School District district page for the complete list.