- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hartland, MI
Creekside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Creekside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261791001470
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekside Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Hartland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Creekside Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hartland, MI.
School address
District: Hartland Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261791001470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Creekside Elementary School held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 261791001470 · Hartland, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 15.7:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartland High School (1,610 students)
Creekside Elementary School held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Creekside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartland High
Hartland High School
1,610 students
- Hartland Farms
Hartland Farms Intermediate School
770 students
- Hartland Ms at
Hartland Ms at Ore Creek
752 students
- Hartland Villa 461
Hartland Village Elementary School
461 students
- Hartland Round 460
Hartland Round Elementary School
460 students
- This school 408
Creekside Elementary School
408 students
What this shows Creekside Elementary School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creekside Elementary School compares
Creekside 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 67% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Michigan - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.8%
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
$12,075
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Creekside Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hartland Consolidated Schools reports $12,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creekside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartland Farms Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartland Ms at Ore Creek | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartland Village Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartland Round Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creekside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Creekside Elementary School
How many students attend Creekside Elementary School?
Creekside Elementary School has 408 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hartland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 0% higher 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 Creekside Elementary School?
17.7% of students at Creekside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Creekside Elementary School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Hartland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekside Elementary School?
Creekside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Creekside Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hartland?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hartland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hartland on the city page.
What other schools are in Hartland Consolidated Schools?
Besides Creekside Elementary School, Hartland Consolidated Schools also operates Hartland High School (1,610 students), Hartland Farms Intermediate School (770 students), and Hartland Ms at Ore Creek (752 students). See the Hartland Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.