- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamtramck, MI
Tau Beta School
Federal NCES profile for Tau Beta School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261752008847
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tau Beta School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Hamtramck · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 86.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tau Beta School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tau Beta School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hamtramck, MI.
School address
District: Hamtramck School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 261752008847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Tau Beta School grew from 252 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 261752008847 · Hamtramck, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 18.6:1 · 86.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamtramck High School (926 students)
Tau Beta School grew from 252 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 14.5 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Tau Beta School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamtramck High
Hamtramck High School
926 students
- Dickinson East
Dickinson East Elementary School
529 students
- Dickinson West
Dickinson West Elementary School
422 students
- Kosciuszko Sch 279
Kosciuszko School
279 students
- This school 261
Tau Beta School
261 students
- Holbrook Schoo 186
Holbrook School
186 students
What this shows Tau Beta School reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tau Beta School compares
Tau Beta School is a growing 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.5% | ▲ 59% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Michigan - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.6%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.4%
Asian 4.2%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.8, Tau Beta School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How Tau Beta School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamtramck High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dickinson East Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dickinson West Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kosciuszko School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holbrook School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tau Beta School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Hamtramck
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tau Beta School
How many students attend Tau Beta School?
Tau Beta School has 261 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamtramck, MI. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tau Beta School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tau Beta School is 18.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tau Beta School?
86.5% of students at Tau Beta School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tau Beta School?
The largest demographic group at Tau Beta School is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Hamtramck, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tau Beta School?
Tau Beta School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Tau Beta School rank among public schools in Hamtramck?
By Resource Investment Index, Tau Beta School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hamtramck, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hamtramck on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamtramck School District of the City of?
Besides Tau Beta School, Hamtramck School District of the City of also operates Hamtramck High School (926 students), Dickinson East Elementary School (529 students), and Dickinson West Elementary School (422 students). See the Hamtramck School District of the City of district page for the complete list.