- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williamston, MI
Williamston Discovery Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Williamston Discovery Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263642001058
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williamston Discovery Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Williamston · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Williamston Discovery Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williamston Discovery Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Williamston, MI.
School address
District: Williamston Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263642001058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Williamston Discovery Elementary School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 263642001058 · Williamston, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 14.8:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Williamston High School (609 students)
Williamston Discovery Elementary School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Williamston Discovery Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Williamston Hi
Williamston High School
609 students
- Williamston Mi
Williamston Middle School
440 students
- This school
Williamston Discovery Elementary School
428 students
- Williamston Ex
Williamston Explorer Elementary School
387 students
What this shows Williamston Discovery Elementary School reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williamston Discovery Elementary School compares
Williamston Discovery Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Michigan - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$13,244
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
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Williamston Discovery Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Williamston Community Schools reports $13,244 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Williamston Discovery Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamston Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamston Explorer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williamston Discovery Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Williamston Discovery Elementary School
How many students attend Williamston Discovery Elementary School?
Williamston Discovery Elementary School has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williamston, MI. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamston Discovery Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamston Discovery Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 Williamston Discovery Elementary School?
23.1% of students at Williamston Discovery Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williamston Discovery Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Williamston Discovery Elementary School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Williamston, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamston Discovery Elementary School?
Williamston Discovery Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Williamston Discovery Elementary School rank among public schools in Williamston?
By Resource Investment Index, Williamston Discovery Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Williamston, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Williamston Community Schools?
Besides Williamston Discovery Elementary School, Williamston Community Schools also operates Williamston High School (609 students), Williamston Middle School (440 students), and Williamston Explorer Elementary School (387 students). See the Williamston Community Schools district page for the complete list.