- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burton, MI
Weston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Weston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262007007547
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weston Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Burton · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Weston Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weston Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Burton, MI.
School address
District: Kearsley Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262007007547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Weston Elementary School grew from 424 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 262007007547 · Burton, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 14.6:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Kearsley High School (836 students)
Weston Elementary School grew from 424 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 24.7 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
- Kearsley High
Kearsley High School
836 students
- Armstrong Midd
Armstrong Middle School
656 students
- Leota Fiedler
Leota Fiedler Elementary School
431 students
- Kate Dowdall E
Kate Dowdall Elementary School
405 students
- This school
Weston Elementary School
380 students
- Kearsley Virtu 83
Kearsley Virtual Academy
83 students
What this shows Weston Elementary School reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weston Elementary School compares
Weston Elementary School is a growing 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 28% in Michigan - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.9%
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
$13,665
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.8%
African American 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Weston Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Kearsley Community School District reports $13,665 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearsley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armstrong Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leota Fiedler Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kate Dowdall Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kearsley Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
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
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weston Elementary School
How many students attend Weston Elementary School?
Weston Elementary School has 380 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weston Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% 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?
76.9% 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 66.8% of enrollment, in Burton, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weston Elementary School?
Weston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Weston Elementary School rank among schools in Burton?
By Resource Investment Index, Weston Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 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 schools in Burton on the city page.
What other schools are in Kearsley Community School District?
Besides Weston Elementary School, Kearsley Community School District also operates Kearsley High School (836 students), Armstrong Middle School (656 students), and Leota Fiedler Elementary School (431 students). See the Kearsley Community School District district page for the complete list.