Enrollment
380
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fenton, MI
Tomekeastern Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Tomekeastern Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261425005064
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tomekeastern Elem School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Fenton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tomekeastern Elem School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tomekeastern Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Fenton, MI.
School address
District: Fenton Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261425005064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tomekeastern Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tomekeastern Elem School
Tomekeastern Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Fenton, Michigan, enrolling 380 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 380 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 722 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #425.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Fenton Area Public Schools also operates Fenton Senior High School (982 students) and Andrew G Schmidt Middle School (718 students) alongside Tomekeastern 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 Tomekeastern Elem School compares
Tomekeastern 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▼ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% 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
$12,508
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Tomekeastern Elem School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fenton Area Public Schools, which includes Tomekeastern Elem School.
$12,508
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 56.2%
Federal 11.0%
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 Tomekeastern Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andrew G Schmidt Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| State Road Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fapsgear Up Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tomekeastern Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 48:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary 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 (~380 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Tomekeastern Elem School
How many students attend Tomekeastern Elem School?
Tomekeastern Elem School has 380 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fenton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomekeastern Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tomekeastern Elem School is 13.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% 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 Tomekeastern Elem School?
43.3% of students at Tomekeastern Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tomekeastern Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Tomekeastern Elem School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Fenton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tomekeastern Elem School?
Tomekeastern Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Tomekeastern Elem School rank among elementary schools in Fenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Tomekeastern Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Fenton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fenton on the city page.
Is Tomekeastern Elem School a good school?
Tomekeastern Elem School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of 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 Fenton Area Public Schools?
Besides Tomekeastern Elem School, Fenton Area Public Schools also operates Fenton Senior High School (982 students), Andrew G Schmidt Middle School (718 students), and State Road Elementary School (396 students). See the Fenton Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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