Enrollment
392
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Flat Rock, MI
Wegienka Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wegienka Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263648507246
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wegienka Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Flat Rock · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wegienka Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wegienka Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Flat Rock, MI.
School address
District: Woodhaven-Brownstown School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263648507246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wegienka Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wegienka Elementary School
Wegienka Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Flat Rock, Michigan, enrolling 392 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 392 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 668 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #331.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District also operates Woodhaven High School (1,629 students) and Brownstown Middle School (872 students) alongside Wegienka 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 Wegienka Elementary School compares
Wegienka 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Michigan - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$13,549
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
13
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 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 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Wegienka Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, which includes Wegienka Elementary School.
$13,549
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.0%
State 59.2%
Federal 8.8%
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 Wegienka Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhaven High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownstown Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gudith Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bates Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wegienka Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~392 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wegienka Elementary School
How many students attend Wegienka Elementary School?
Wegienka Elementary School has 392 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Flat Rock, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wegienka Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wegienka Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Wegienka Elementary School?
36.9% of students at Wegienka Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wegienka Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wegienka Elementary School is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Flat Rock, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wegienka Elementary School?
Wegienka Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Wegienka Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Flat Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Wegienka Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Flat Rock, 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 Flat Rock on the city page.
Is Wegienka Elementary School a good school?
Wegienka Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Woodhaven-Brownstown School District?
Besides Wegienka Elementary School, Woodhaven-Brownstown School District also operates Woodhaven High School (1,629 students), Brownstown Middle School (872 students), and Patrick Henry Middle School (811 students). See the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District district page for the complete list.
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