- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Davison, MI
Thomson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thomson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261143004579
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomson Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Davison · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomson Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomson Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Davison, MI.
School address
District: Davison Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261143004579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Thomson Elementary School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 261143004579 · Davison, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 15.3:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Davison High School (1,623 students)
Thomson Elementary School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Thomson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davison High S
Davison High School
1,623 students
- Davison Middle
Davison Middle School
816 students
- Hahn Intermedi
Hahn Intermediate School
812 students
- Central Elemen 581
Central Elementary School
581 students
- Gates Elementa 506
Gates Elementary School
506 students
- This school 322
Thomson Elementary School
322 students
What this shows Thomson Elementary School reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomson Elementary School compares
Thomson 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Michigan - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.9%
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
$13,316
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Thomson Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Davison Community Schools reports $13,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Davison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hahn Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gates Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomson Elementary School
How many students attend Thomson Elementary School?
Thomson Elementary School has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Davison, MI. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomson Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% lower 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 Thomson Elementary School?
47.0% of students at Thomson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thomson Elementary School is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Davison, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomson Elementary School?
Thomson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomson Elementary School rank among public schools in Davison?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomson Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Davison, 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 Davison on the city page.
What other schools are in Davison Community Schools?
Besides Thomson Elementary School, Davison Community Schools also operates Davison High School (1,623 students), Davison Middle School (816 students), and Hahn Intermediate School (812 students). See the Davison Community Schools district page for the complete list.