Enrollment
519
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northville, MI
Winchester Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Winchester Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262598006250
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winchester Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Northville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 5.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Winchester Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winchester Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Northville, MI.
School address
District: Northville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262598006250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winchester Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winchester Elementary School
Winchester Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Northville, Michigan, enrolling 519 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.7% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 519 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 201 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #110.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Northville Public Schools also operates Northville High School (2,441 students) and Hillside Middle School (1,024 students) alongside Winchester 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 Winchester Elementary School compares
Winchester 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.7% | ▼ 90% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Michigan - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,291
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 81.7%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Winchester Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northville Public Schools, which includes Winchester Elementary School.
$14,291
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 57.0%
Federal 5.0%
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 Winchester Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meads Mill Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thornton Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amerman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winchester Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~519 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Winchester Elementary School
How many students attend Winchester Elementary School?
Winchester Elementary School has 519 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winchester Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winchester Elementary School is 20.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winchester Elementary School?
5.7% of students at Winchester Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winchester Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Winchester Elementary School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Northville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winchester Elementary School?
Winchester Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Winchester Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Northville?
By Resource Investment Index, Winchester Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Northville, 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 Northville on the city page.
Is Winchester Elementary School a good school?
Winchester Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. 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 Northville Public Schools?
Besides Winchester Elementary School, Northville Public Schools also operates Northville High School (2,441 students), Hillside Middle School (1,024 students), and Meads Mill Middle School (615 students). See the Northville Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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