At a glance
Reported students
380
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–01
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
405
Weston Elementary School: 380 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
17.4:1 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
- 391
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Weston Elementary School
Weston Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–01 in Burton. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Kearsley Community School District. NCES reports 380 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 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, above 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 (66.8%) and Black (14.7%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Weston Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.84 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 1 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
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.15
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.8%
- Hispanic10%
- Black14.7%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.9%
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 Kearsley Community School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kate Dowdall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
405 reported students
Thelma Buffey Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
43 reported students
Leota Fiedler Elementary School
Middle · Grades 04–06
431 reported students
Armstrong Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
656 reported students
Kearsley Virtual Academy
High · Grades 09–12
83 reported students
Kearsley High School
High · Grades 09–12
836 reported students
Public schools near Weston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center PK2 Elementary · Charter · Richfield Public School Academy | PK–02 | 216 | 0.3 mi |
| Potter School Elementary · Flint School District of the City of | PK–06 | 221 | 1.2 mi |
| Kate Dowdall Elementary School Elementary · Kearsley Community School District | KG–05 | 405 | 1.2 mi |
| Thelma Buffey Elementary Elementary · Kearsley Community School District | PK–KG | 43 | 1.6 mi |
| Barhitte Elementary School Elementary · Bentley Community School District | PK–05 | 309 | 3.1 mi |
| Burton Glen Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Burton Glen Charter Academy | KG–08 | 709 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Weston Elementary School
What grades does Weston Elementary School serve?
Weston Elementary School reports grades PK–01 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kearsley Community School District.
How many students attend Weston Elementary School?
Weston Elementary School reported 380 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 391 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Weston Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 380 students and 21.84 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 Weston Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Weston Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kearsley Community School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Weston Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.6% 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 Weston Elementary School in?
Weston Elementary School is part of Kearsley Community School District, based in Flint, MI, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Weston Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center PK2 (0.3 mi), Potter School (1.2 mi), Kate Dowdall Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.