- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Lyon, MI
William a Brummer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William a Brummer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263225001245
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William a Brummer Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in South Lyon · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
William a Brummer Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William a Brummer Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in South Lyon, MI.
School address
District: South Lyon Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263225001245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
William a Brummer Elementary School shrank from 506 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 263225001245 · South Lyon, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 18:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: South Lyon High School (1,245 students)
William a Brummer Elementary School shrank from 506 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
William a Brummer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Lyon Hig
South Lyon High School
1,245 students
- South Lyon Eas
South Lyon East High School
1,174 students
- Millennium Mi
Millennium Middle School
1,049 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle School
898 students
- William a Pear
William a Pearson Elementary
576 students
- This school 469
William a Brummer Elementary School
469 students
What this shows William a Brummer Elementary School reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How William a Brummer Elementary School compares
William a Brummer Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 66% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,496
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, William a Brummer Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for South Lyon Community Schools reports $13,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William a Brummer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lyon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lyon East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millennium Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William a Pearson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William a Brummer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in South Lyon
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about William a Brummer Elementary School
How many students attend William a Brummer Elementary School?
William a Brummer Elementary School has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Lyon, MI. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William a Brummer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William a Brummer Elementary School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William a Brummer Elementary School?
18.4% of students at William a Brummer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William a Brummer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William a Brummer Elementary School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in South Lyon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William a Brummer Elementary School?
William a Brummer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 William a Brummer Elementary School rank among elementary schools in South Lyon?
By Resource Investment Index, William a Brummer Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in South Lyon, 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 South Lyon on the city page.
What other schools are in South Lyon Community Schools?
Besides William a Brummer Elementary School, South Lyon Community Schools also operates South Lyon High School (1,245 students), South Lyon East High School (1,174 students), and Millennium Middle School (1,049 students). See the South Lyon Community Schools district page for the complete list.