- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harbor Beach, MI
Harbor Beach Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harbor Beach Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260000703857
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harbor Beach Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Harbor Beach · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Harbor Beach Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harbor Beach Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Harbor Beach, MI.
School address
District: Harbor Beach Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260000703857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Harbor Beach Elementary School held near 174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 260000703857 · Harbor Beach, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 10.3:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Harbor Beach Community High School (218 students)
Harbor Beach Elementary School held near 174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Harbor Beach Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harbor Beach C
Harbor Beach Community High School
218 students
- This school
Harbor Beach Elementary School
165 students
- Harbor Beach M
Harbor Beach Middle School
100 students
What this shows Harbor Beach Elementary School reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harbor Beach Elementary School compares
Harbor Beach 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 41% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 9% in Michigan - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$14,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Harbor Beach Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Harbor Beach Community Schools reports $14,941 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harbor Beach Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Beach Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbor Beach Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harbor Beach Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~165 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Harbor Beach Elementary School
How many students attend Harbor Beach Elementary School?
Harbor Beach Elementary School has 165 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harbor Beach, MI. CCD year-over-year: 175 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harbor Beach Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harbor Beach Elementary School is 10.3:1, which is 41% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 34% 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 Harbor Beach Elementary School?
45.1% of students at Harbor Beach Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harbor Beach Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harbor Beach Elementary School is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Harbor Beach, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harbor Beach Elementary School?
Harbor Beach Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Harbor Beach Elementary School rank among public schools in Harbor Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Harbor Beach Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Harbor Beach, 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 Harbor Beach Community Schools?
Besides Harbor Beach Elementary School, Harbor Beach Community Schools also operates Harbor Beach Community High School (218 students) and Harbor Beach Middle School (100 students). See the Harbor Beach Community Schools district page for the complete list.