Enrollment
378
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fraser, MI
Thomas a Edison Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas a Edison Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261482005183
👥 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
Thomas a Edison Elem School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Fraser · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas a Edison Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas a Edison Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Fraser, MI.
School address
District: Fraser Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261482005183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas a Edison Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas a Edison Elem School
Thomas a Edison Elem School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fraser, Michigan, enrolling 378 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.4% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 378 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.
Against 707 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #496.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Fraser Public Schools also operates Fraser High School (1,431 students) and Richards Middle School (661 students) alongside Thomas a Edison Elem School.
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 Thomas a Edison Elem School compares
Thomas a Edison Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▼ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Michigan - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$13,667
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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
15
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 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 57.4%
African American 27.8%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Thomas a Edison Elem School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fraser Public Schools, which includes Thomas a Edison Elem School.
$13,667
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 60.2%
Federal 10.8%
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 Thomas a Edison Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richards Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salk Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walt Disney Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas a Edison Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~378 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas a Edison Elem School
How many students attend Thomas a Edison Elem School?
Thomas a Edison Elem School has 378 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fraser, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison Elem School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Thomas a Edison Elem School?
53.4% of students at Thomas a Edison Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas a Edison Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas a Edison Elem School is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Fraser, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas a Edison Elem School?
Thomas a Edison Elem School 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 Thomas a Edison Elem School rank among schools in Fraser?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas a Edison Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Fraser, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fraser on the city page.
Is Thomas a Edison Elem School a good school?
Thomas a Edison Elem School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 Fraser Public Schools?
Besides Thomas a Edison Elem School, Fraser Public Schools also operates Fraser High School (1,431 students), Richards Middle School (661 students), and Salk Elementary School (455 students). See the Fraser Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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