- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houghton Lake, MI
Collins Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Collins Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261860005548
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Collins Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Houghton Lake · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Collins Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Collins Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Houghton Lake, MI.
School address
District: Houghton Lake Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261860005548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Collins Elementary School held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 261860005548 · Houghton Lake, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 15.3:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Houghton Lake Jrsr High School (484 students)
Collins Elementary School held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Collins Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Collins Elementary School
489 students
- Houghton Lake
Houghton Lake Jrsr High School
484 students
- Houghton Lake 103
Houghton Lake Community Education
103 students
What this shows Collins Elementary School reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Collins Elementary School compares
Collins 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 32% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 35% in Michigan - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
68.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,449
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Collins Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Houghton Lake Community Schools reports $13,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Collins Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Lake Jrsr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houghton Lake Community Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Collins Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 3.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~489 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Collins Elementary School
How many students attend Collins Elementary School?
Collins Elementary School has 489 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houghton Lake, MI. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Collins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Collins Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Collins Elementary School?
71.7% of students at Collins Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Collins Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Collins Elementary School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Houghton Lake, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Collins Elementary School?
Collins Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Collins Elementary School rank among schools in Houghton Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Collins Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Houghton Lake, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Houghton Lake Community Schools?
Besides Collins Elementary School, Houghton Lake Community Schools also operates Houghton Lake Jrsr High School (484 students) and Houghton Lake Community Education (103 students). See the Houghton Lake Community Schools district page for the complete list.