Enrollment
236
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Essexville, MI
Wr Bush Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wr Bush Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261353005027
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wr Bush Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Essexville · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wr Bush Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wr Bush Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Essexville, MI.
School address
District: Essexville-Hampton Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261353005027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wr Bush Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wr Bush Elementary School
Wr Bush Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Essexville, Michigan, enrolling 236 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 236 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 289 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #259, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Essexville-Hampton Public Schools also operates Garber High School (489 students) and Cramer Junior High School (484 students) alongside Wr Bush 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 Wr Bush Elementary School compares
Wr Bush 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 35% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Michigan - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$11,672
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
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Wr Bush Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Essexville-Hampton Public Schools, which includes Wr Bush Elementary School.
$11,672
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 69.3%
Federal 10.1%
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 Wr Bush Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garber High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cramer Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Verellen Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wr Bush Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other 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 (~236 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wr Bush Elementary School
How many students attend Wr Bush Elementary School?
Wr Bush Elementary School has 236 students enrolled. It is a public school in Essexville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wr Bush Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wr Bush Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wr Bush Elementary School?
35.2% of students at Wr Bush Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wr Bush Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wr Bush Elementary School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Essexville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wr Bush Elementary School?
Wr Bush Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Wr Bush Elementary School rank among schools in Essexville?
By Resource Investment Index, Wr Bush Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Essexville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Essexville on the city page.
Is Wr Bush Elementary School a good school?
Wr Bush Elementary School earns 22/100 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 Essexville-Hampton Public Schools?
Besides Wr Bush Elementary School, Essexville-Hampton Public Schools also operates Garber High School (489 students), Cramer Junior High School (484 students), and Verellen Elementary School (314 students). See the Essexville-Hampton Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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