At a glance
Reported students
422
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
476
Isbister Elementary School: 422 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
15.3:1 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
- 344
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about Isbister Elementary School
Isbister Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Plymouth. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Plymouth-Canton Community Schools. NCES reports 422 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 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (82%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.9%). English learners represent 4.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Isbister Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.67 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
- 4.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- 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
- White82%
- Hispanic5.9%
- Black3.1%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
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 Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Farrand Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
402 reported students
Eriksson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
443 reported students
Hoben Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
443 reported students
Field Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
467 reported students
Hulsing Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
468 reported students
Dodson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
470 reported students
Public schools near Isbister 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Elementary School Elementary · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | KG–05 | 364 | 0.7 mi |
| Gallimore Elementary School Elementary · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | PK–05 | 336 | 0.7 mi |
| Bird Elementary School Elementary · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | KG–05 | 476 | 1.2 mi |
| Hulsing Elementary School Elementary · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | PK–05 | 468 | 1.4 mi |
| Tonda Elementary School Elementary · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | PK–05 | 476 | 1.6 mi |
| Miller Elementary School Elementary · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | PK–05 | 480 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Isbister Elementary School
What grades does Isbister Elementary School serve?
Isbister Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools.
How many students attend Isbister Elementary School?
Isbister Elementary School reported 422 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 344 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Isbister Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 422 students and 27.67 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 Isbister Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Isbister Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Plymouth-Canton Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Isbister Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
13.5% 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 Isbister Elementary School in?
Isbister Elementary School is part of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, based in Plymouth, MI, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Isbister Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Smith Elementary School (0.7 mi), Gallimore Elementary School (0.7 mi), Bird Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.