- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dearborn, MI
Whitmorebolles Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whitmorebolles Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261160004602
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitmorebolles Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 23
- schools in Dearborn · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitmorebolles Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitmorebolles Elementary School ranks #5 of 23 schools in Dearborn, MI.
School address
District: Dearborn City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261160004602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Whitmorebolles Elementary School grew from 299 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE held 29.9 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 261160004602 · Dearborn, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 10.9:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Fordson High School (1,966 students)
Whitmorebolles Elementary School grew from 299 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE held 29.9 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Whitmorebolles Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fordson High S
Fordson High School
1,966 students
- Dearborn High
Dearborn High School
1,775 students
- Edsel Ford Hig
Edsel Ford High School
1,502 students
- Bryant Middle 781
Bryant Middle School
781 students
- Woodworth Midd 699
Woodworth Middle School
699 students
- This school 316
Whitmorebolles Elementary School
316 students
What this shows Whitmorebolles Elementary School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitmorebolles Elementary School compares
Whitmorebolles 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 38% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 10% in Michigan - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$18,204
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
African American 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Whitmorebolles Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Dearborn City School District reports $18,204 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitmorebolles Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dearborn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edsel Ford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryant Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodworth Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitmorebolles Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitmorebolles Elementary School
How many students attend Whitmorebolles Elementary School?
Whitmorebolles Elementary School has 316 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dearborn, MI. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitmorebolles Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitmorebolles Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 38% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% 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 Whitmorebolles Elementary School?
65.2% of students at Whitmorebolles Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitmorebolles Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whitmorebolles Elementary School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Dearborn, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitmorebolles Elementary School?
Whitmorebolles Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Whitmorebolles Elementary School rank among schools in Dearborn?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitmorebolles Elementary School ranks #5 of 23 schools in Dearborn, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dearborn on the city page.
What other schools are in Dearborn City School District?
Besides Whitmorebolles Elementary School, Dearborn City School District also operates Fordson High School (1,966 students), Dearborn High School (1,775 students), and Edsel Ford High School (1,502 students). See the Dearborn City School District district page for the complete list.