Enrollment
246
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260474004155
South Bendle Elementary School — Burton, MI
Federal NCES profile for South Bendle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bendle Public Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-23% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
South Bendle Elementary School reports 246 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 92.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 69% above the Michigan average and 78% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 55.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bendle Public Schools spends $15,757 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 16.6% from local sources (property taxes), 60.1% from the state, and 23.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Bendle Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.0% | ▲ 69% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 31% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
92.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 69% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan — lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
55.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,757
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
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
Enrollment 246 Top 31% in Michigan — larger than 69% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 -23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 92.0% +69% vs state
NCES ID 260474004155
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 55.3%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bendle Public Schools, which includes South Bendle Elementary School.
$15,757
Per student
-1%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
Similar other schools in Burton
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Weston Elementary School
Standard public school
380 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Atherton Jr Sr High School
Standard public school
323 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Barhitte Elementary School
Standard public school
309 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
Alternative education program
48 students 28.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 other 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 14.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in BURTON, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Bendle Elementary School?
South Bendle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.