Enrollment
158
Elementary
DISTRICT 260 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DURAND AREA SCHOOLS·NCES 261233004932
Bertha Neal School
930 W MAIN ST, DURAND, MI 48429 · (989) 288-2016 · Shiawassee County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL158 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
10.5:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.4:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
59%
94 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 75 | 47% |
| Grade 1 | 83 | 53% |
Student demographics
12%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Durand Area Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Bertha Neal School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertha Neal School this school | 158 | 59.5% | N/A |
| Sterling Elementary School STERLING | 168 | 60.1% | N/A |
| Millside Elementary School CLAY | 179 | 61.5% | N/A |
| Au GresSims Elementary School AU GRES | 167 | 62.9% | 60.1% |
| EB Holman Elementary School ATLANTIC MINE | 183 | 56.3% | N/A |
| AkronFairgrove Elem School AKRON | 179 | 63.7% | 59.9% |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Bertha Neal School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Shiawassee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 158 | #1,500 of 1,630 | #11 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 59.5% | #714 of 1,563 | #3 of 11 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
158
+9 (+6%) vs 2020
-53% since 1990-91, when it was 338
Student : Teacher
10.5:1
was 10.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 158 | 15 | 10.5:1 | 59% (94) |
| 2023-24 | 169 | 16 | 10.6:1 | 66% (112) |
| 2022-23 | 185 | 13.5 | 13.7:1 | 60% (111) |
| 2020-21 | 149 | 14 | 10.6:1 | 61% (91) |
| 2017-18 | 177 | 17.8 | 9.9:1 | 59% (105) |
| 2015-16 | 182 | 15 | 12.1:1 | 59% (108) |
| 2010-11 | 176 | 11 | 16.0:1 | 55% (96) |
| 2000-01 | 264 | 14 | 18.9:1 | 31% (83) |
| 1990-91 | 338 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bertha Neal School.
Since 2017-18: students down 11% (177 to 158); teachers down 16% (17.8 to 15).
About Bertha Neal School
Bertha Neal School is a low-enrollment elementary school in Durand Area Schools, located in DURAND, Michigan. It reported 158 students in pre-K through 1 in 2024-25. Elementary schools in Michigan average about 369 students, which makes this school 57% below average.
Bertha Neal School is run by Durand Area Schools, whose 4 schools enroll 1,208 students.
Roughly 94% of students at Bertha Neal School are White. Smaller groups are 5% multiracial. Shiawassee County residents are about 94% White, a similar share. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 12%.
Based on 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, Bertha Neal School has a ratio of 10.5:1. The gap from the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan is 5.3 students per teacher. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 59%. The gap from the 45% average for public schools in Shiawassee County is 14 points.
Census data for Shiawassee County show median household income comes to about $67,404, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 20%, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. The county has 31 public schools and about 10,105 students.
Durand Area High School is about 1.2 miles from Bertha Neal School, the shortest distance to any other public school. The five-mile area around Bertha Neal School holds 3 other public schools.
Its location is classified as Town: Fringe by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Over 4 years, enrollment rose by 9 students, from 149 to 158.
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Shiawassee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
67,991
Census ACS
Median income
$67,404
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
31
10,105 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Durand Area Schools
- Durand Area High SchoolHigh · 385 students
- Robert Kerr SchoolElementary · 361 students
- Durand Middle SchoolMiddle · 304 students
Other schools in DURAND
- Durand Area High SchoolHigh · 385 students
- Robert Kerr SchoolElementary · 361 students
- Durand Middle SchoolMiddle · 304 students
Nearby schools
- Durand Area High School1.2 mi · 385
- Robert Kerr School1.2 mi · 361
- Durand Middle School1.4 mi · 304
- Gaines Elementary School5.3 mi · 93
- Byron Area Middle School6.4 mi · 142
- Byron Area High School6.4 mi · 200
Frequently asked questions
About Bertha Neal SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Bertha Neal School?
Bertha Neal School enrolls approximately 158 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does Bertha Neal School serve?
Bertha Neal School serves grades PK-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bertha Neal School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Bertha Neal School is approximately 10.5:1 (15 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Bertha Neal School?
At Bertha Neal School, the student body is approximately 94% White, 1% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
Is Bertha Neal School public or private?
Bertha Neal School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Durand Area Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.