At a glance
Reported students
347
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
358.5
Botsford Elementary School: 347 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
13.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 375
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
What the reported data says about Botsford Elementary School
Botsford Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Livonia. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Clarenceville School District. NCES reports 347 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, below 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.3%) and Black (32%). English learners represent 6.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Botsford Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.3 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.13
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.3%
- Hispanic6.6%
- Black32%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Clarenceville School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Grandview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
332 reported students
Clarenceville Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
370 reported students
Clarenceville High School
High · Grades 09–12
562 reported students
Public schools near Botsford Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand River Academy Elementary · Charter · Grand River Academy | KG–08 | 727 | 0.6 mi |
| Grandview Elementary School Elementary · Clarenceville School District | PK–05 | 332 | 0.8 mi |
| Redford Union Student Services Elementary · Redford Union Schools District No. 1 | PK–KG | 0 | 1.1 mi |
| Coolidge Elementary School Elementary · Livonia Public Schools School District | PK–04 | 535 | 1.3 mi |
| Redford Service Learning Academy Campus Elementary · Charter · Detroit Service Learning Academy | PK–08 | 445 | 1.4 mi |
| Beech Elementary Elementary · Redford Union Schools District No. 1 | PK–06 | 457 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Botsford Elementary School
What grades does Botsford Elementary School serve?
Botsford Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Clarenceville School District.
How many students attend Botsford Elementary School?
Botsford Elementary School reported 347 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 375 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Botsford Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 347 students and 26.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Botsford Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Botsford Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Clarenceville School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Botsford Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Botsford Elementary School in?
Botsford Elementary School is part of Clarenceville School District, based in Livonia, MI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Botsford Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Grand River Academy (0.6 mi), Grandview Elementary School (0.8 mi), Redford Union Student Services (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.