- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Imlay City, MI
Weston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Weston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261910005590
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weston Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Imlay City · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Weston Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weston Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Imlay City, MI.
School address
District: Imlay City Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261910005590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Weston Elementary School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 261910005590 · Imlay City, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 13.9:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Imlay City High School (554 students)
Weston Elementary School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Weston Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Imlay City Hig
Imlay City High School
554 students
- Borland Elemen
Borland Elementary School
396 students
- Imlay City Mid
Imlay City Middle School
395 students
- This school
Weston Elementary School
389 students
- Venture High S 24
Venture High School
24 students
What this shows Weston Elementary School reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weston Elementary School compares
Weston 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.9%
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
$14,275
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Weston Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Imlay City Community Schools reports $14,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imlay City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Borland Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Imlay City Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venture High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Weston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other 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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weston Elementary School
How many students attend Weston Elementary School?
Weston Elementary School has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Imlay City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weston Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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 Weston Elementary School?
60.3% of students at Weston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Weston Elementary School is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Imlay City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weston Elementary School?
Weston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Weston Elementary School rank among public schools in Imlay City?
By Resource Investment Index, Weston Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Imlay City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Imlay City on the city page.
What other schools are in Imlay City Community Schools?
Besides Weston Elementary School, Imlay City Community Schools also operates Imlay City High School (554 students), Borland Elementary School (396 students), and Imlay City Middle School (395 students). See the Imlay City Community Schools district page for the complete list.