- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Branch, MI
Surline Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Surline Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263585007186
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Surline Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in West Branch · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Surline Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Surline Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Branch, MI.
School address
District: West Branch-Rose City Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263585007186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Surline Elementary School held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 263585007186 · West Branch, MI Other · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 15.4:1 · 59.2% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Ogemaw Heights High School (592 students)
Surline Elementary School held near 594 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Surline Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ogemaw Heights
Ogemaw Heights High School
592 students
- Surline Middle
Surline Middle School
580 students
- This school
Surline Elementary School
569 students
- Rose City Scho 103
Rose City School
103 students
What this shows Surline Elementary School reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Surline Elementary School compares
Surline Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 59.2% | ▲ 9% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 19% | - | - |
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.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
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
33.0%
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
$15,252
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Surline Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for West Branch-Rose City Area Schools reports $15,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Surline Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogemaw Heights High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Surline Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rose City School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Surline Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in West Branch
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Surline Elementary School
How many students attend Surline Elementary School?
Surline Elementary School has 569 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Branch, MI. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Surline Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Surline 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 Surline Elementary School?
59.2% of students at Surline Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Surline Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Surline Elementary School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in West Branch, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Surline Elementary School?
Surline Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Surline Elementary School rank among public schools in West Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Surline Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Branch, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Branch-Rose City Area Schools?
Besides Surline Elementary School, West Branch-Rose City Area Schools also operates Ogemaw Heights High School (592 students), Surline Middle School (580 students), and Rose City School (103 students). See the West Branch-Rose City Area Schools district page for the complete list.