- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fenton, MI
State Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for State Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261425005067
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
State Road Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Fenton · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
State Road Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, State Road Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Fenton, MI.
School address
District: Fenton Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261425005067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
State Road Elementary School shrank from 425 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE held 27.1 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 261425005067 · Fenton, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 14.7:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Fenton Senior High School (982 students)
State Road Elementary School shrank from 425 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE held 27.1 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
State Road Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fenton Senior
Fenton Senior High School
982 students
- Andrew G Schmi
Andrew G Schmidt Middle School
718 students
- This school
State Road Elementary School
396 students
- Tomekeastern E 380
Tomekeastern Elem School
380 students
- North Road Ele 351
North Road Elementary School
351 students
- Fapsgear Up Ac 48
Fapsgear Up Academy
48 students
What this shows State Road Elementary School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How State Road Elementary School compares
State Road Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 59% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 29% in Michigan - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$14,140
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, State Road Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Fenton Area Public Schools reports $14,140 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How State Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andrew G Schmidt Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomekeastern Elem School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Road Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fapsgear Up Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to State Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 48:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about State Road Elementary School
How many students attend State Road Elementary School?
State Road Elementary School has 396 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fenton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at State Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at State Road Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 State Road Elementary School?
22.1% of students at State Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of State Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at State Road Elementary School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Fenton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for State Road Elementary School?
State Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 State Road Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fenton?
By Resource Investment Index, State Road Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Fenton, 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 Fenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Fenton Area Public Schools?
Besides State Road Elementary School, Fenton Area Public Schools also operates Fenton Senior High School (982 students), Andrew G Schmidt Middle School (718 students), and Tomekeastern Elem School (380 students). See the Fenton Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.