- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plymouth, MI
Smith Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Smith Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262856006413
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 9.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Smith Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Plymouth, MI.
School address
District: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262856006413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Smith Elementary School grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 262856006413 · Plymouth, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 18.2:1 · 9.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton High School (1,899 students)
Smith Elementary School grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Smith Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canton High Sc
Canton High School
1,899 students
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
1,871 students
- Plymouth High
Plymouth High School
1,816 students
- Pioneer Middle
Pioneer Middle School
827 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
817 students
- This school 364
Smith Elementary School
364 students
What this shows Smith Elementary School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith Elementary School compares
Smith 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 | 9.6% | ▼ 82% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 48% | - | - |
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.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,974
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Smith Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools reports $14,974 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smith Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plymouth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Plymouth
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith Elementary School
How many students attend Smith Elementary School?
Smith Elementary School has 364 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plymouth, MI. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith 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 Smith Elementary School?
9.6% of students at Smith Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Smith Elementary School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Plymouth, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith Elementary School?
Smith Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Smith Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Plymouth, 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 Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools?
Besides Smith Elementary School, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools also operates Canton High School (1,899 students), Salem High School (1,871 students), and Plymouth High School (1,816 students). See the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district page for the complete list.