- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Sutton South Early Learning Center shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 263372006916 · Adrian, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 15.7:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Tecumseh Middle School (900 students)
Sutton South Early Learning Center shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Sutton South Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tecumseh Middl
Tecumseh Middle School
900 students
- Tecumseh High
Tecumseh High School
736 students
- Tecumseh Acres
Tecumseh Acres North Early Learning Center
360 students
- This school 330
Sutton South Early Learning Center
330 students
- Patterson Inte 175
Patterson Intermediate Learning Center
175 students
- Herrick Park I 164
Herrick Park Intermediate School
164 students
What this shows Sutton South Early Learning Center reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sutton South Early Learning Center compares
Sutton South Early Learning Center 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,845
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Tecumseh Public Schools reports $13,845 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~330 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), down 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.