- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Siersma Elementary School grew from 426 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 263519007100 · Warren, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 16.5:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Warren Mott High School (1,335 students)
Siersma Elementary School grew from 426 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Siersma Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warren Mott Hi
Warren Mott High School
1,335 students
- Sterling Heigh
Sterling Heights Senior Hs
1,262 students
- Cousino Senior
Cousino Senior High School
1,250 students
- Grissom Middle
Grissom Middle School
703 students
- Carter Middle
Carter Middle School
679 students
- This school 494
Siersma Elementary School
494 students
What this shows Siersma Elementary School reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Siersma Elementary School compares
Siersma 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,520
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Warren Consolidated Schools reports $17,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,262
- 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.
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 (~494 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), up 33.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.