- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burton, MI
West Bendle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Bendle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260474004157
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Bendle Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Burton · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Bendle Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Bendle Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Burton, MI.
School address
District: Bendle Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260474004157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
West Bendle Elementary School shrank from 259 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.8 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 260474004157 · Burton, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
209 enr · 14.9:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Bendle High School (307 students)
West Bendle Elementary School shrank from 259 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 14.8 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
West Bendle Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bendle High Sc
Bendle High School
307 students
- South Bendle E
South Bendle Elementary School
246 students
- Bendle Middle
Bendle Middle School
219 students
- This school
West Bendle Elementary School
209 students
What this shows West Bendle Elementary School reports 209 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Bendle Elementary School compares
West Bendle Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
68.4%
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
$16,034
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 + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, West Bendle Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Bendle Public Schools reports $16,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Bendle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bendle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Bendle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bendle Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Bendle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Burton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~209 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Bendle Elementary School
How many students attend West Bendle Elementary School?
West Bendle Elementary School has 209 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bendle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bendle Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% 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 West Bendle Elementary School?
88.0% of students at West Bendle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Bendle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Bendle Elementary School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Burton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Bendle Elementary School?
West Bendle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 West Bendle Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Burton?
By Resource Investment Index, West Bendle Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Burton, 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 Burton on the city page.
What other schools are in Bendle Public Schools?
Besides West Bendle Elementary School, Bendle Public Schools also operates Bendle High School (307 students), South Bendle Elementary School (246 students), and Bendle Middle School (219 students). See the Bendle Public Schools district page for the complete list.