Enrollment
98
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Troy, MI
Troy Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Troy Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263426002026
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Troy Early Childhood earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 4.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Troy Early Childhood has class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Troy Early Childhood ranks #1 of 7 schools in Troy, MI.
School address
District: Troy School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263426002026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Troy Early Childhood compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Troy Early Childhood
Troy Early Childhood is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Troy, Michigan, enrolling 98 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.5:1, Troy Early Childhood is leaner than roughly 95% of Michigan schools and 63% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.5% free-meal eligibility runs 92% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 98 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Troy School District also operates Troy High School (2,032 students) and Athens High School (1,468 students) alongside Troy Early Childhood.
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 Troy Early Childhood compares
Troy Early Childhood on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.5:1 | ▼ 63% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.5% | ▼ 92% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 5% in Michigan - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$14,267
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 55.1%
Asian 24.5%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
African American 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Troy Early Childhood is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy School District, which includes Troy Early Childhood.
$14,267
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 52.2%
Federal 8.6%
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 Troy Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Athens High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Larson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulan Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Troy Early Childhood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,468
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~98 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Troy Early Childhood
How many students attend Troy Early Childhood?
Troy Early Childhood has 98 students enrolled. It is a public school in Troy, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troy Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Troy Early Childhood is 6.5:1, which is 63% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 59% 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 Troy Early Childhood?
4.5% of students at Troy Early Childhood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troy Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Troy Early Childhood is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Troy, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troy Early Childhood?
Troy Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Troy Early Childhood rank among schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Troy Early Childhood ranks #1 of 7 schools in Troy, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Troy on the city page.
Is Troy Early Childhood a good school?
Troy Early Childhood earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Troy School District?
Besides Troy Early Childhood, Troy School District also operates Troy High School (2,032 students), Athens High School (1,468 students), and Larson Middle School (865 students). See the Troy School District district page for the complete list.
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