- Enrollment
- 1,629
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Wegienka Elementary School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.4 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 263648507246 · Flat Rock, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 14.5:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodhaven High School (1,629 students)
Wegienka Elementary School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.4 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Wegienka Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodhaven High
Woodhaven High School
1,629 students
- Brownstown Mid
Brownstown Middle School
872 students
- Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry Middle School
811 students
- This school 392
Wegienka Elementary School
392 students
- Gudith Element 385
Gudith Elementary School
385 students
- Bates Elementa 379
Bates Elementary School
379 students
What this shows Wegienka Elementary School reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wegienka Elementary School compares
Wegienka 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,019
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
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.
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
District finance for Woodhaven-Brownstown School District reports $15,019 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.