Enrollment
506
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Way Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Way Elementary School
Way Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, enrolling 506 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.0% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 506 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 339 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #111.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 47/100).
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Bloomfield Hills Schools spends $22,272 per pupil, 65% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Bloomfield Hills Schools also operates Bloomfield Hills High School (1,481 students) and East Hills Middle School (593 students) alongside Way 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 Way Elementary School compares
Way 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomfield Hills Schools, which includes Way Elementary School.
$22,272
Per student
+65%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.9%
State 39.0%
Federal 5.1%
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 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
- 1,481
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~506 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Way Elementary School a good school?
Way Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of 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 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.
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