- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Farmington Hills, MI
Wood Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wood Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261407005053
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wood Creek Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Farmington Hills · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wood Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wood Creek Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Farmington Hills, MI.
School address
District: Farmington Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261407005053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Wood Creek Elementary School grew from 401 students in 2022-23 to 429 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 261407005053 · Farmington Hills, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 17.4:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington High School (1,470 students)
Wood Creek Elementary School grew from 401 students in 2022-23 to 429 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Wood Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High School
1,470 students
- North Farmingt
North Farmington High School
1,157 students
- Farmington Ste
Farmington Steam Academy
714 students
- Hillside Eleme
Hillside Elementary School
682 students
- Power Middle S
Power Middle School
621 students
- This school 434
Wood Creek Elementary School
434 students
What this shows Wood Creek Elementary School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wood Creek Elementary School compares
Wood Creek Elementary School is a growing 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$17,604
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 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.
Student demographics
African American 48.8%
White 35.0%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Wood Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Farmington Public School District reports $17,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wood Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Farmington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farmington Steam Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Power Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wood Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Farmington Hills
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wood Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Wood Creek Elementary School?
Wood Creek Elementary School has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Farmington Hills, MI. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wood Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wood Creek Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher 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 Wood Creek Elementary School?
36.7% of students at Wood Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wood Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wood Creek Elementary School is African American at 48.8% of enrollment, in Farmington Hills, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wood Creek Elementary School?
Wood Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Wood Creek Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Farmington Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Wood Creek Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Farmington Hills, 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 Farmington Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Farmington Public School District?
Besides Wood Creek Elementary School, Farmington Public School District also operates Farmington High School (1,470 students), North Farmington High School (1,157 students), and Farmington Steam Academy (714 students). See the Farmington Public School District district page for the complete list.