- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shelby Township, MI
Switzer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Switzer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263447007004
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Switzer Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 11
- schools in Shelby Township · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Switzer Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Switzer Elementary School ranks #1 of 11 schools in Shelby Township, MI.
School address
District: Utica Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263447007004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Switzer Elementary School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 263447007004 · Shelby Township, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 18.3:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students)
Switzer Elementary School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Switzer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson High School
1,881 students
- Henry Ford Ii
Henry Ford Ii High School
1,663 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
1,625 students
- Utica High Sch
Utica High School
1,391 students
- Malow Junior H
Malow Junior High School
1,084 students
- This school 495
Switzer Elementary School
495 students
What this shows Switzer Elementary School reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Switzer Elementary School compares
Switzer 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 61% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$14,295
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
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.6%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Switzer Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Utica Community Schools reports $14,295 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Switzer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry Ford Ii High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Utica High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Malow Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Switzer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,625
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Switzer Elementary School
How many students attend Switzer Elementary School?
Switzer Elementary School has 495 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shelby Township, MI. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Switzer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Switzer Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Switzer Elementary School?
21.4% of students at Switzer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Switzer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Switzer Elementary School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Shelby Township, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Switzer Elementary School?
Switzer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Switzer Elementary School rank among schools in Shelby Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Switzer Elementary School ranks #1 of 11 schools in Shelby Township, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shelby Township on the city page.
What other schools are in Utica Community Schools?
Besides Switzer Elementary School, Utica Community Schools also operates Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students), Henry Ford Ii High School (1,663 students), and Eisenhower High School (1,625 students). See the Utica Community Schools district page for the complete list.