Enrollment
366
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clinton Township, MI
Walt Disney Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walt Disney Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261482005184
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walt Disney Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Clinton Township · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Walt Disney Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walt Disney Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Clinton Township, MI.
School address
District: Fraser Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261482005184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walt Disney Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walt Disney Elementary School
Walt Disney Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Clinton Township, Michigan, enrolling 366 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 366 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 721 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #615, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Clinton Township's elementary schools, it stands alongside Huron Academy Grades 38 (408 students): Walt Disney Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 17:1).
Fraser Public Schools also operates Fraser High School (1,431 students) and Richards Middle School (661 students) alongside Walt Disney 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 Walt Disney Elementary School compares
Walt Disney 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.6%
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
$13,667
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 67.2%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Walt Disney Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fraser Public Schools, which includes Walt Disney Elementary School.
$13,667
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 60.2%
Federal 10.8%
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 Walt Disney Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richards Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salk Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walt Disney Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Clinton Township
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~366 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Walt Disney Elementary School
How many students attend Walt Disney Elementary School?
Walt Disney Elementary School has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clinton Township, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walt Disney Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walt Disney Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher 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 Walt Disney Elementary School?
46.1% of students at Walt Disney Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walt Disney Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walt Disney Elementary School is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Clinton Township, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walt Disney Elementary School?
Walt Disney Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Walt Disney Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Clinton Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Walt Disney Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Clinton Township, 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 Clinton Township on the city page.
Is Walt Disney Elementary School a good school?
Walt Disney Elementary School earns 20/100 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 Fraser Public Schools?
Besides Walt Disney Elementary School, Fraser Public Schools also operates Fraser High School (1,431 students), Richards Middle School (661 students), and Salk Elementary School (455 students). See the Fraser Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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