Enrollment
576
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 263225008838
William a Pearson Elementary — South Lyon, MI
Federal NCES profile for William a Pearson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: South Lyon Community Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William a Pearson Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
William a Pearson Elementary reports 576 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 16.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 69% below the Michigan average and 68% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding South Lyon Community Schools spends $14,402 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.7% from local sources (property taxes), 63.6% from the state, and 5.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William a Pearson Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 69% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 81% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 69% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 77% in Michigan — lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,402
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
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 + 3 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.
Overview
Enrollment 576 Top 81% in Michigan — larger than 19% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 19.5:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 16.6% -69% vs state
NCES ID 263225008838
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Asian 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Lyon Community Schools, which includes William a Pearson Elementary.
$14,402
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 63.6%
Federal 5.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about William a Pearson Elementary
How many students attend William a Pearson Elementary?
William a Pearson Elementary has 576 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in South Lyon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William a Pearson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William a Pearson Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William a Pearson Elementary?
16.6% of students at William a Pearson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William a Pearson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William a Pearson Elementary is White at 76.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in South Lyon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William a Pearson Elementary?
William a Pearson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.