- Enrollment
- 1,481
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomfield Hills, MI
Way Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Way Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260609004240
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Way Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Bloomfield Hills · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Way Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Way Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
School address
District: Bloomfield Hills Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260609004240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+96 students YoY
Way Elementary School grew from 377 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (+25.5%).
Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+96 students YoY 260609004240 · Bloomfield Hills, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 18.7:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomfield Hills High School (1,481 students)
Way Elementary School grew from 377 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (+25.5%). Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Way Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomfield Hil
Bloomfield Hills High School
1,481 students
- East Hills Mid
East Hills Middle School
593 students
- Eastover Eleme 589
Eastover Elementary School
589 students
- Bloomfield Hil 555
Bloomfield Hills Middle School
555 students
- This school 506
Way Elementary School
506 students
- Conant Element 504
Conant Elementary School
504 students
What this shows Way Elementary School reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Way Elementary School compares
Way Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 13.0% | ▼ 76% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 25% | - | - |
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.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
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
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,485
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
Asian 10.5%
African American 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Way Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Bloomfield Hills Schools reports $24,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Way Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Hills Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastover Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bloomfield Hills Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Conant Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Way Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about Way Elementary School
How many students attend Way Elementary School?
Way Elementary School has 506 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomfield Hills, MI. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), up 96.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Way Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Way 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 Way Elementary School?
13.0% of students at Way Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Way Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Way Elementary School is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Way Elementary School?
Way Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Way Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bloomfield Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Way Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Bloomfield Hills, 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 Bloomfield Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomfield Hills Schools?
Besides Way Elementary School, Bloomfield Hills Schools also operates Bloomfield Hills High School (1,481 students), East Hills Middle School (593 students), and Eastover Elementary School (589 students). See the Bloomfield Hills Schools district page for the complete list.