At a glance
Reported students
452
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
354
Alice M Birney K8 School: 452 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
14:1 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
- 170
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 4.9:1
What the reported data says about Alice M Birney K8 School
Alice M Birney K8 School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Southfield. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Southfield Public School District. NCES reports 452 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 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, 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 Black (94.9%) and multiracial (2%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Alice M Birney K8 School
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.4 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
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.1%
- Hispanic1.3%
- Black94.9%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2%
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 Southfield Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
527 reported students
Thompson K8 International Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
544 reported students
Morris Adler Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
355 reported students
University Elementary School Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
312 reported students
McIntyre Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
162 reported students
Glenn W Levey Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
354 reported students
Public schools near Alice M Birney K8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McIntyre Elementary School Elementary · Southfield Public School District | KG–05 | 162 | 0.5 mi |
| University Elementary School Academy Elementary · Southfield Public School District | KG–05 | 312 | 0.8 mi |
| Morris Adler Elementary School Elementary · Southfield Public School District | KG–05 | 355 | 1 mi |
| Faxon Academy Elementary · Charter · Faxon Academy | KG–08 | 150 | 1 mi |
| Adlai Stevenson Elementary School Elementary · Southfield Public School District | KG–05 | 527 | 1.1 mi |
| Crescent Academy PK3 Elementary · Charter · Crescent Academy | PK–03 | 249 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alice M Birney K8 School
What grades does Alice M Birney K8 School serve?
Alice M Birney K8 School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Southfield Public School District.
How many students attend Alice M Birney K8 School?
Alice M Birney K8 School reported 452 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 170 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alice M Birney K8 School?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 452 students and 32.4 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 Alice M Birney K8 School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alice M Birney K8 School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Southfield Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Alice M Birney K8 School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.8% 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 Alice M Birney K8 School in?
Alice M Birney K8 School is part of Southfield Public School District, based in Southfield, MI, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alice M Birney K8 School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McIntyre Elementary School (0.5 mi), University Elementary School Academy (0.8 mi), Morris Adler Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.