- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burton, MI
South Bendle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Bendle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260474004155
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Bendle Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Burton · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 92.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Bendle Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Bendle Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Burton, MI.
School address
District: Bendle Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260474004155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
South Bendle Elementary School grew from 226 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (+13.7%).
Teacher FTE held 16.8 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 260474004155 · Burton, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 15.4:1 · 92.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Bendle High School (307 students)
South Bendle Elementary School grew from 226 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (+13.7%). Teacher FTE held 16.8 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
South Bendle Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bendle High Sc
Bendle High School
307 students
- This school
South Bendle Elementary School
246 students
- Bendle Middle
Bendle Middle School
219 students
- West Bendle El
West Bendle Elementary School
209 students
What this shows South Bendle Elementary School reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Bendle Elementary School compares
South Bendle 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.0% | ▲ 69% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Michigan - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.3%
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
$16,034
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
Two or More 13.0%
African American 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, South Bendle Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Bendle Public Schools reports $16,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Bendle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bendle High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bendle Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Bendle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Bendle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- 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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Bendle Elementary School
How many students attend South Bendle Elementary School?
South Bendle Elementary School has 246 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Bendle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Bendle Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% lower 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 South Bendle Elementary School?
92.0% of students at South Bendle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Bendle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Bendle Elementary School is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Burton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Bendle Elementary School?
South Bendle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 South Bendle Elementary School rank among schools in Burton?
By Resource Investment Index, South Bendle Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Burton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burton on the city page.
What other schools are in Bendle Public Schools?
Besides South Bendle Elementary School, Bendle Public Schools also operates Bendle High School (307 students), Bendle Middle School (219 students), and West Bendle Elementary School (209 students). See the Bendle Public Schools district page for the complete list.