Enrollment
413
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Troy, MI
Wass Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wass Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263426006977
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wass Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 12.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wass Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wass Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Troy, MI.
School address
District: Troy School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263426006977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wass Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wass Elementary School
Wass Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Troy, Michigan, enrolling 413 students.
At 16.5:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.2% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Michigan average.
With 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 303 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #83.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Asian (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Troy's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hamilton Elementary School (460 students): Wass Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.5:1 vs 17:1).
Troy School District also operates Troy High School (2,032 students) and Athens High School (1,468 students) alongside Wass 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 Wass Elementary School compares
Wass 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 78% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Michigan - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 54.5%
Asian 31.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Wass Elementary School 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 Wass Elementary School.
$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 Wass Elementary School 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Larson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulan Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wass Elementary School'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 elementary schools in Troy
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
460 students 17:1 students per teacher
Bemis Elementary School
Standard public school
441 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Schroeder Elementary School
Standard public school
423 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Morse Elementary School
Standard public school
411 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Wattles Elementary School
Standard public school
406 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Leonard Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~413 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wass Elementary School
How many students attend Wass Elementary School?
Wass Elementary School has 413 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Troy, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wass Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wass Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% 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 Wass Elementary School?
12.2% of students at Wass Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wass Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wass Elementary School is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Troy, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wass Elementary School?
Wass Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Wass Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Wass Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 elementary 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 elementary schools in Troy on the city page.
Is Wass Elementary School a good school?
Wass Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Wass Elementary School, 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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