- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Wr Bush Elementary School grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 13.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 261353005027 · Essexville, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 18.2:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Garber High School (489 students)
Wr Bush Elementary School grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE held 13.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Wr Bush Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garber High Sc
Garber High School
489 students
- Cramer Junior
Cramer Junior High School
484 students
- Verellen Eleme
Verellen Elementary School
314 students
- This school
Wr Bush Elementary School
236 students
What this shows Wr Bush Elementary School reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wr Bush Elementary School compares
Wr Bush 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,241
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
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.
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
District finance for Essexville-Hampton Public Schools reports $13,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide other 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 (~236 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), up 15.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.