Enrollment
281
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Romulus, MI
Wick Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wick Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263012006609
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wick Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Romulus · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wick Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wick Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Romulus, MI.
School address
District: Romulus Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263012006609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wick Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wick Elementary School
Wick Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Romulus, Michigan, enrolling 281 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 281 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 430 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #345, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (79%) and White (11%) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Romulus Community Schools spends $16,226 per pupil, 20% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Romulus Community Schools also operates Romulus Senior High School (518 students) and Romulus Middle School (423 students) alongside Wick 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 Wick Elementary School compares
Wick 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.7%
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
$16,226
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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 + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 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
African American 79.4%
White 10.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Wick Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Romulus Community Schools, which includes Wick Elementary School.
$16,226
Per student
+20%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.9%
State 28.1%
Federal 17.0%
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 Wick Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romulus Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Romulus Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Romulus Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barth Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hale Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wick Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~281 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wick Elementary School
How many students attend Wick Elementary School?
Wick Elementary School has 281 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Romulus, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wick Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wick Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wick Elementary School?
75.9% of students at Wick Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wick Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wick Elementary School is African American at 79.4% of enrollment, in Romulus, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wick Elementary School?
Wick Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Wick Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Romulus?
By Resource Investment Index, Wick Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Romulus, 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 Romulus on the city page.
Is Wick Elementary School a good school?
Wick Elementary School earns 20/100 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 Romulus Community Schools?
Besides Wick Elementary School, Romulus Community Schools also operates Romulus Senior High School (518 students), Romulus Middle School (423 students), and Romulus Elementary School (262 students). See the Romulus Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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