School overview
At a glance
Reported students
309
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
186
Barhitte Elementary School: 309 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73th percentile
17.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Barhitte Elementary School
Barhitte Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in BURTON. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Bentley Community School District. NCES reports 309 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.7%) and multiracial (12.6%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Barhitte Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.7%
- Hispanic11.7%
- Black10%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Bentley Community School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bentley Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
227 reported students
Bentley Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
145 reported students
Bentley High School BOLD Academy
High · Grades 09–12
25 reported students