Enrollment
494
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Warren, MI
Siersma Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Siersma Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263519007100
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Siersma Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Siersma Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Siersma Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Warren, MI.
School address
District: Warren Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263519007100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Siersma Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Siersma Elementary School
Siersma Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Warren, Michigan, enrolling 494 students.
At 16.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 494 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 425 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #309, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (44%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 494 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Warren's public schools, it stands alongside Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Dequindre (573 students): Siersma Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 13.6:1).
Warren Consolidated Schools also operates Warren Mott High School (1,335 students) and Sterling Heights Senior Hs (1,262 students) alongside Siersma 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 Siersma Elementary School compares
Siersma 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 41% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Michigan - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$15,519
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 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
Asian 43.5%
White 27.3%
African American 21.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Siersma Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren Consolidated Schools, which includes Siersma Elementary School.
$15,519
Per student
+15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 51.1%
Federal 15.7%
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 Siersma Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Mott High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sterling Heights Senior Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cousino Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grissom Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carter Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Siersma Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Warren
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~494 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Siersma Elementary School
How many students attend Siersma Elementary School?
Siersma Elementary School has 494 students enrolled. It is a public school in Warren, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Siersma Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Siersma Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% higher 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 Siersma Elementary School?
76.8% of students at Siersma Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Siersma Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Siersma Elementary School is Asian at 43.5% of enrollment, in Warren, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Siersma Elementary School?
Siersma Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Siersma Elementary School rank among schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Siersma Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 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 schools in Warren on the city page.
Is Siersma Elementary School a good school?
Siersma Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 Warren Consolidated Schools?
Besides Siersma Elementary School, Warren Consolidated Schools also operates Warren Mott High School (1,335 students), Sterling Heights Senior Hs (1,262 students), and Cousino Senior High School (1,250 students). See the Warren Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.
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