Enrollment
322
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomson Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomson Elementary School
Thomson Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Davison, Michigan, enrolling 322 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 322 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 664 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #372.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Davison Community Schools also operates Davison High School (1,623 students) and Davison Middle School (816 students) alongside Thomson Elementary 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 Thomson Elementary School compares
Thomson Elementary 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,744
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davison Community Schools, which includes Thomson Elementary School.
$11,744
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 69.8%
Federal 9.9%
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 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
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
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 (~322 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Thomson Elementary School a good school?
Thomson Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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