- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Williamston Explorer Elementary School shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE held 21.8 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 263642007228 · Williamston, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 18.4:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Williamston High School (609 students)
Williamston Explorer Elementary School shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE held 21.8 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Williamston Explorer 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
- Williamston Di
Williamston Discovery Elementary School
428 students
- This school
Williamston Explorer Elementary School
387 students
What this shows Williamston Explorer Elementary School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williamston Explorer Elementary School compares
Williamston Explorer 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~387 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), down 33.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.