- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harbor Springs, MI
Blackbird Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Blackbird Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261770000087
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackbird Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 258
- students enrolled
Blackbird Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Harbor Springs School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261770000087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Blackbird Elementary School held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.8 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 261770000087 · Harbor Springs, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 19.8:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Harbor Springs High School (260 students)
Blackbird Elementary School held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.8 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Blackbird Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harbor Springs
Harbor Springs High School
260 students
- This school
Blackbird Elementary School
258 students
- Harbor Springs
Harbor Springs Middle School
233 students
What this shows Blackbird Elementary School reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackbird Elementary School compares
Blackbird Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 47% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,114
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Blackbird Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Harbor Springs School District reports $21,114 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blackbird Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Springs High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harbor Springs Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackbird Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blackbird Elementary School
How many students attend Blackbird Elementary School?
Blackbird Elementary School has 258 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harbor Springs, MI. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 163 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackbird Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackbird Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blackbird Elementary School?
28.9% of students at Blackbird Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blackbird Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blackbird Elementary School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Harbor Springs, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackbird Elementary School?
Blackbird Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Harbor Springs School District?
Besides Blackbird Elementary School, Harbor Springs School District also operates Harbor Springs High School (260 students) and Harbor Springs Middle School (233 students). See the Harbor Springs School District district page for the complete list.