- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Tomekeastern Elem School grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 401 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 261425005064 · Fenton, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 13.6:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Fenton Senior High School (982 students)
Tomekeastern Elem School grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 401 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Tomekeastern Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fenton Senior
Fenton Senior High School
982 students
- Andrew G Schmi
Andrew G Schmidt Middle School
718 students
- State Road Ele
State Road Elementary School
396 students
- This school 380
Tomekeastern Elem School
380 students
- North Road Ele 351
North Road Elementary School
351 students
- Fapsgear Up Ac 48
Fapsgear Up Academy
48 students
What this shows Tomekeastern Elem School reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tomekeastern Elem School compares
Tomekeastern Elem School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,140
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Fenton Area Public Schools reports $14,140 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~380 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), up 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.