Enrollment
330
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Adrian, MI
Sutton South Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Sutton South Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263372006916
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sutton South Early Learning Center earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Adrian · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sutton South Early Learning Center has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sutton South Early Learning Center ranks #5 of 7 schools in Adrian, MI.
School address
District: Tecumseh Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263372006916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sutton South Early Learning Center compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sutton South Early Learning Center
Sutton South Early Learning Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Adrian, Michigan, enrolling 330 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 330 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 580 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #480, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Adrian's public schools, it stands alongside Michener Elementary School (266 students): Sutton South Early Learning Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 12.7:1).
Tecumseh Public Schools also operates Tecumseh Middle School (900 students) and Tecumseh High School (736 students) alongside Sutton South Early Learning Center.
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 Sutton South Early Learning Center compares
Sutton South Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Michigan - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.2%
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
$12,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Sutton South Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tecumseh Public Schools, which includes Sutton South Early Learning Center.
$12,757
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 63.9%
Federal 6.4%
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 Sutton South Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tecumseh Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tecumseh High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tecumseh Acres North Early Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patterson Intermediate Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herrick Park Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sutton South Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Adrian
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~330 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sutton South Early Learning Center
How many students attend Sutton South Early Learning Center?
Sutton South Early Learning Center has 330 students enrolled. It is a public school in Adrian, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sutton South Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Sutton South Early Learning Center is 15.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 0% higher 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 Sutton South Early Learning Center?
37.7% of students at Sutton South Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sutton South Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Sutton South Early Learning Center is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Adrian, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sutton South Early Learning Center?
Sutton South Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Sutton South Early Learning Center rank among schools in Adrian?
By Resource Investment Index, Sutton South Early Learning Center ranks #5 of 7 schools in Adrian, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Adrian on the city page.
Is Sutton South Early Learning Center a good school?
Sutton South Early Learning Center earns 22/100 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 Tecumseh Public Schools?
Besides Sutton South Early Learning Center, Tecumseh Public Schools also operates Tecumseh Middle School (900 students), Tecumseh High School (736 students), and Tecumseh Acres North Early Learning Center (360 students). See the Tecumseh Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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