- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harper Woods, MI
Tyrone Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tyrone Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261776005442
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tyrone Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Harper Woods · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tyrone Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tyrone Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Harper Woods, MI.
School address
NCES ID 261776005442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Tyrone Elementary School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 261776005442 · Harper Woods, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 18.7:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Harper Woods Virtual Academy (1,029 students)
Tyrone Elementary School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Tyrone Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harper Woods V
Harper Woods Virtual Academy
1,029 students
- Harper Woods H
Harper Woods High School
877 students
- Beacon Element 368
Beacon Elementary School
368 students
- Harper Woods M 353
Harper Woods Middle School
353 students
- This school 336
Tyrone Elementary School
336 students
What this shows Tyrone Elementary School reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tyrone Elementary School compares
Tyrone 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 49% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.3%
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
$15,318
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
0
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.1%
Two or More 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
White 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Tyrone Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Harper Woods the School District of the City of reports $15,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tyrone Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Woods Virtual Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Harper Woods High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beacon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harper Woods Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tyrone Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Harper Woods
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tyrone Elementary School
How many students attend Tyrone Elementary School?
Tyrone Elementary School has 336 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harper Woods, MI. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tyrone Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tyrone Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tyrone Elementary School?
81.0% of students at Tyrone Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tyrone Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tyrone Elementary School is African American at 96.1% of enrollment, in Harper Woods, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tyrone Elementary School?
Tyrone Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Tyrone Elementary School rank among public schools in Harper Woods?
By Resource Investment Index, Tyrone Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Harper Woods, 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 Harper Woods on the city page.
What other schools are in Harper Woods the School District of the City of?
Besides Tyrone Elementary School, Harper Woods the School District of the City of also operates Harper Woods Virtual Academy (1,029 students), Harper Woods High School (877 students), and Beacon Elementary School (368 students). See the Harper Woods the School District of the City of district page for the complete list.