At a glance
Reported students
476
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
403.5
Doherty Elementary School: 476 reported students.
State peer staffing position
48th percentile
15.6:1 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
- 501
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.6:1
What the reported data says about Doherty Elementary School
Doherty Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in West Bloomfield. It is one of 10 current school records connected to West Bloomfield School District. NCES reports 476 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 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, 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 (41.2%) and Black (41%). English learners represent 13.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Doherty Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.6 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 4.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.2%
- Hispanic4.2%
- Black41%
- Asian6.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial6.5%
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 West Bloomfield School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sheiko Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
534 reported students
Scotch Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
556 reported students
Gretchko Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
331 reported students
Oakland Early College
High · Grades 09–12
179 reported students
The Laker Opportunity Center
High · Grades 09–12
61 reported students
West Bloomfield Transition Center
Other · Grades UG–UG
21 reported students
Public schools near Doherty 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheiko Elementary School Elementary · West Bloomfield School District | PK–05 | 534 | 0.8 mi |
| Lone Pine Elementary School Elementary · Bloomfield Hills Schools | PK–05 | 432 | 1.3 mi |
| West Maple Elementary School Elementary · Birmingham Public Schools | PK–05 | 529 | 1.8 mi |
| Forest Elementary School Elementary · Farmington Public School District | KG–05 | 404 | 3.1 mi |
| Pleasant Lake Elementary School Elementary · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | KG–05 | 461 | 3.1 mi |
| Scotch Elementary School Elementary · West Bloomfield School District | PK–05 | 556 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Doherty Elementary School
What grades does Doherty Elementary School serve?
Doherty Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in West Bloomfield School District.
How many students attend Doherty Elementary School?
Doherty Elementary School reported 476 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 501 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Doherty Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.6:1, based on 476 students and 30.6 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 Doherty Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Doherty Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West Bloomfield School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Doherty Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Doherty Elementary School in?
Doherty Elementary School is part of West Bloomfield School District, based in West Bloomfield, MI, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Doherty Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sheiko Elementary School (0.8 mi), Lone Pine Elementary School (1.3 mi), West Maple Elementary School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.