- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waterford, MI
Donelson Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Donelson Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263531007127
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donelson Hills Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Donelson Hills Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donelson Hills Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Waterford, MI.
School address
District: Waterford School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263531007127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Donelson Hills Elementary School shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 263531007127 · Waterford, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 19.6:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterford Mott High School (963 students)
Donelson Hills Elementary School shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Donelson Hills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waterford Mott
Waterford Mott High School
963 students
- Waterford Kett
Waterford Kettering High School
909 students
- Pierce Middle
Pierce Middle School
733 students
- Mason Middle S
Mason Middle School
731 students
- Grayson Elemen
Grayson Elementary
437 students
- This school
Donelson Hills Elementary School
392 students
What this shows Donelson Hills Elementary School reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donelson Hills Elementary School compares
Donelson Hills Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 49% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Michigan - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.7%
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
$17,911
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
White 32.7%
African American 21.9%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Donelson Hills Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Waterford School District reports $17,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donelson Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Mott High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waterford Kettering High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pierce Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mason Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grayson Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donelson Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Waterford
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donelson Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Donelson Hills Elementary School?
Donelson Hills Elementary School has 392 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waterford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donelson Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donelson Hills Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donelson Hills Elementary School?
81.0% of students at Donelson Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donelson Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Donelson Hills Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.4% of enrollment, in Waterford, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donelson Hills Elementary School?
Donelson Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Donelson Hills Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Waterford?
By Resource Investment Index, Donelson Hills Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Waterford, 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 Waterford on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterford School District?
Besides Donelson Hills Elementary School, Waterford School District also operates Waterford Mott High School (963 students), Waterford Kettering High School (909 students), and Pierce Middle School (733 students). See the Waterford School District district page for the complete list.