Enrollment
209
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Bendle Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Bendle Elementary School
West Bendle Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Burton, Michigan, enrolling 209 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 88.0% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 209 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 252 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #166.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Burton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gladys Dillon Elementary School (215 students): West Bendle Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 13.4:1).
Bendle Public Schools also operates Bendle High School (307 students) and South Bendle Elementary School (246 students) alongside West Bendle 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 West Bendle Elementary School compares
West Bendle 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,860
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bendle Public Schools, which includes West Bendle Elementary School.
$14,860
Per student
+10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.6%
State 60.1%
Federal 23.2%
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 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
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
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 (~209 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Bendle Elementary School a good school?
West Bendle Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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