Allendale Elementary School in Melvindale, MI

At a glance

Reported students

914

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

43.1

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

21.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–03

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan elementary enrollment

99th percentile

Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

914

Allendale Elementary School: 914 reported students.

State peer staffing position

97th percentile

21.2:1 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: 853
Teachers (FTE): 47
Student–teacher ratio: 18.1:1

What the reported data says about Allendale Elementary School

Allendale Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–03 in Melvindale. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools. NCES reports 914 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.2:1, 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 (70.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%). English learners represent 65.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Allendale Elementary School

1How do the reported 21.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.1 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?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 65.5%
Students with disabilities: 8.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 91.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0.25
Psychologists (FTE): 0.25
Social workers (FTE): 1.4

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White70.5%
Hispanic19%
Black7%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial2.4%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Mohamed Said Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 04–05

Enrollment not reported

Baby Birds Early Childhood Center

Elementary · Grades PK–KG

Enrollment not reported

Melvindale High School

High · Grades 09–12

982 reported students

Julian O Strong Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

651 reported students

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Public schools near Allendale 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
Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School Elementary · Detroit Public Schools Community District	PK–08	251	1 mi
Lafayette School Elementary · Lincoln Park School District of the City of	PK–05	441	1.5 mi
Ralph J Bunche Academy Elementary · Ecorse Public Schools	01–04	316	1.9 mi
Raupp School Elementary · Lincoln Park School District of the City of	PK–05	261	2.1 mi
Salina Elementary P 3 Elementary · Dearborn City School District	PK–03	406	2.3 mi
Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy Elementary · River Rouge School District of the City of	PK–05	625	2.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Allendale Elementary School

What grades does Allendale Elementary School serve?

Allendale Elementary School reports grades KG–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools.

How many students attend Allendale Elementary School?

Allendale Elementary School reported 914 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 853 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Allendale Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 21.2:1, based on 914 students and 43.1 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 Allendale Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Allendale Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Allendale Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

91.8% 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 Allendale Elementary School in?

Allendale Elementary School is part of Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools, based in Melvindale, MI, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Allendale Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School (1 mi), Lafayette School (1.5 mi), Ralph J Bunche Academy (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.