- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shelby, MI
Thomas Read Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Read Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263132006738
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Read Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Shelby · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Read Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Read Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Shelby, MI.
School address
District: Shelby Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263132006738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Thomas Read Elementary School shrank from 314 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 263132006738 · Shelby, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 20.6:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelby High School (346 students)
Thomas Read Elementary School shrank from 314 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Thomas Read Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Thomas Read Elementary School
433 students
- Shelby High Sc
Shelby High School
346 students
- Shelby Middle
Shelby Middle School
264 students
- New Era Elemen 160
New Era Elementary School
160 students
What this shows Thomas Read Elementary School reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Read Elementary School compares
Thomas Read Elementary School 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Michigan - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.8%
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
$16,321
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Thomas Read Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Shelby Public Schools reports $16,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Read Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shelby Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Era Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Read Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~433 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Read Elementary School
How many students attend Thomas Read Elementary School?
Thomas Read Elementary School has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shelby, MI. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Read Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Read Elementary School is 20.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Read Elementary School?
78.7% of students at Thomas Read Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Read Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Read Elementary School is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Shelby, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Read Elementary School?
Thomas Read Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Thomas Read Elementary School rank among public schools in Shelby?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Read Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Shelby, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shelby Public Schools?
Besides Thomas Read Elementary School, Shelby Public Schools also operates Shelby High School (346 students), Shelby Middle School (264 students), and New Era Elementary School (160 students). See the Shelby Public Schools district page for the complete list.