Enrollment
165
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harbor Beach Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harbor Beach Elementary School
Harbor Beach Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Harbor Beach, Michigan, enrolling 165 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.3:1, Harbor Beach Elementary School is leaner than roughly 91% of Michigan schools and 41% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 165 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 206 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Harbor Beach Community Schools also operates Harbor Beach Community High School (218 students) and Harbor Beach Middle School (100 students) alongside Harbor Beach Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harbor Beach Elementary School compares
Harbor Beach Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harbor Beach Community Schools, which includes Harbor Beach Elementary School.
$13,680
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.8%
State 46.9%
Federal 17.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~165 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Harbor Beach on the city page.
Is Harbor Beach Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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