Enrollment
416
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ypsilanti, MI
Ypsilanti International Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ypsilanti International Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263663008788
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ypsilanti International Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Ypsilanti · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ypsilanti International Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ypsilanti International Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Ypsilanti, MI.
School address
District: Ypsilanti Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263663008788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ypsilanti International Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ypsilanti International Elementary School
Ypsilanti International Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ypsilanti, Michigan, enrolling 416 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 735 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #202.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ypsilanti Community Schools spends $18,855 per pupil, 40% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 27.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ypsilanti's public schools, it stands alongside South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy (631 students): Ypsilanti International Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 16.6:1).
Ypsilanti Community Schools also operates Actech High School (459 students) and Ypsilanti Community Middle School (456 students) alongside Ypsilanti International 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 Ypsilanti International Elementary School compares
Ypsilanti International 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 21% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Michigan - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$18,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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 51.2%
African American 22.8%
Two or More 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Ypsilanti International Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ypsilanti Community Schools, which includes Ypsilanti International Elementary School.
$18,855
Per student
+40%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 32.2%
Federal 27.5%
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 Ypsilanti International Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actech High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ypsilanti Community Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estabrook Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Erickson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ypsilanti International Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Ypsilanti
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Pointe Scholars Charter Academy
Standard public school
631 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Ford Early Learning Center
Standard public school
233 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Global Tech Academy
Standard public school
213 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Acce
Alternative education program
175 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~416 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ypsilanti International Elementary School
How many students attend Ypsilanti International Elementary School?
Ypsilanti International Elementary School has 416 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ypsilanti, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ypsilanti International Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ypsilanti International Elementary School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% 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 Ypsilanti International Elementary School?
43.1% of students at Ypsilanti International Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ypsilanti International Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ypsilanti International Elementary School is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Ypsilanti, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ypsilanti International Elementary School?
Ypsilanti International Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Ypsilanti International Elementary School rank among schools in Ypsilanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Ypsilanti International Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Ypsilanti, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ypsilanti on the city page.
Is Ypsilanti International Elementary School a good school?
Ypsilanti International Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. 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 Ypsilanti Community Schools?
Besides Ypsilanti International Elementary School, Ypsilanti Community Schools also operates Actech High School (459 students), Ypsilanti Community Middle School (456 students), and Estabrook Elementary (357 students). See the Ypsilanti Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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