- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, MI
Sodt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sodt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261980005635
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sodt Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sodt Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sodt Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Monroe, MI.
School address
District: Jefferson Schools (Monroe) · Michigan
NCES ID 261980005635 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Sodt Elementary School grew from 217 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE held 13.8 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 261980005635 · Monroe, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 18.2:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson High School (430 students)
Sodt Elementary School grew from 217 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE held 13.8 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Sodt Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
430 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary School
366 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
304 students
- This school
Sodt Elementary School
236 students
What this shows Sodt Elementary School reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sodt Elementary School compares
Sodt 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 | 50.7% | ▼ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 71% | - | - |
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.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below 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
24.2%
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
$13,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Sodt Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Jefferson Schools (Monroe) reports $13,859 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sodt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sodt Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sodt Elementary School
How many students attend Sodt Elementary School?
Sodt Elementary School has 236 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, MI. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sodt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sodt 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 Sodt Elementary School?
50.7% of students at Sodt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sodt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sodt Elementary School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Monroe, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sodt Elementary School?
Sodt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Sodt Elementary School rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Sodt Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Monroe, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Schools (Monroe)?
Besides Sodt Elementary School, Jefferson Schools (Monroe) also operates Jefferson High School (430 students), North Elementary School (366 students), and Jefferson Middle School (304 students). See the Jefferson Schools (Monroe) district page for the complete list.