Enrollment
246
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Bendle Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Bendle Elementary School
South Bendle Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Burton, Michigan, enrolling 246 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 92.0% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 246 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 266 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #167.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bendle Public Schools also operates Bendle High School (307 students) and Bendle Middle School (219 students) alongside South Bendle 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 South Bendle Elementary School compares
South Bendle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,860
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bendle Public Schools, which includes South Bendle Elementary School.
$14,860
Per student
+10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.6%
State 60.1%
Federal 23.2%
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 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
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~246 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Bendle Elementary School a good school?
South Bendle Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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