Enrollment
387
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Williamston, MI
Williamston Explorer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Williamston Explorer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263642007228
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williamston Explorer Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Williamston · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Williamston Explorer Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williamston Explorer Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Williamston, MI.
School address
District: Williamston Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263642007228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williamston Explorer Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williamston Explorer Elementary School
Williamston Explorer Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Williamston, Michigan, enrolling 387 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.8% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Michigan average.
With 387 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 513 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #218.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Williamston Community Schools also operates Williamston High School (609 students) and Williamston Middle School (440 students) alongside Williamston Explorer 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 Williamston Explorer Elementary School compares
Williamston Explorer 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Michigan - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$11,350
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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
White 82.9%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Williamston Explorer Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamston Community Schools, which includes Williamston Explorer Elementary School.
$11,350
Per student
-16%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 61.5%
Federal 6.1%
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 Williamston Explorer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamston Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamston Discovery Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williamston Explorer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~387 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Williamston Explorer Elementary School
How many students attend Williamston Explorer Elementary School?
Williamston Explorer Elementary School has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Williamston, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamston Explorer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamston Explorer Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williamston Explorer Elementary School?
24.8% of students at Williamston Explorer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williamston Explorer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Williamston Explorer Elementary School is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Williamston, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamston Explorer Elementary School?
Williamston Explorer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Williamston Explorer Elementary School rank among public schools in Williamston?
By Resource Investment Index, Williamston Explorer Elementary School ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Williamston on the city page.
Is Williamston Explorer Elementary School a good school?
Williamston Explorer Elementary School earns 33/100 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 Williamston Community Schools?
Besides Williamston Explorer Elementary School, Williamston Community Schools also operates Williamston High School (609 students), Williamston Middle School (440 students), and Williamston Discovery Elementary School (428 students). See the Williamston Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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