- Enrollment
- 2,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Troy, MI
Wattles Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wattles Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263426006970
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wattles Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wattles Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wattles Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Troy, MI.
School address
District: Troy School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263426006970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Wattles Elementary School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 263426006970 · Troy, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 15.6:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy High School (2,032 students)
Wattles Elementary School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Wattles Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy High Scho
Troy High School
2,032 students
- Athens High Sc
Athens High School
1,468 students
- Larson Middle
Larson Middle School
865 students
- Boulan Park Mi
Boulan Park Middle School
839 students
- Baker Middle S 629
Baker Middle School
629 students
- This school 406
Wattles Elementary School
406 students
What this shows Wattles Elementary School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wattles Elementary School compares
Wattles 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 61% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$15,761
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 42.6%
White 34.7%
African American 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Largest group: Asian at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Wattles Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Troy School District reports $15,761 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wattles 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wattles Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Wass Elementary School
Standard public school
413 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Morse Elementary School
Standard public school
411 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Leonard Elementary School
Standard public school
400 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wattles Elementary School
How many students attend Wattles Elementary School?
Wattles Elementary School has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Troy, MI. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wattles Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wattles Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Wattles Elementary School?
21.2% of students at Wattles Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wattles Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wattles Elementary School is Asian at 42.6% of enrollment, in Troy, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wattles Elementary School?
Wattles Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Wattles Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Wattles Elementary School ranks #7 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.
What other schools are in Troy School District?
Besides Wattles 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.