- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harbor Springs, MI
Harbor Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harbor Springs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261770007687
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harbor Springs Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 20.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 233
- students enrolled
Harbor Springs Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Harbor Springs School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261770007687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Harbor Springs Middle School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 261770007687 · Harbor Springs, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 10.6:1 · 20.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Harbor Springs High School (260 students)
Harbor Springs Middle School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Harbor Springs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harbor Springs
Harbor Springs High School
260 students
- Blackbird Elem
Blackbird Elementary School
258 students
- This school
Harbor Springs Middle School
233 students
What this shows Harbor Springs Middle School reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harbor Springs Middle School compares
Harbor Springs Middle 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 39% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.2% | ▼ 63% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 39% 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
22.3%
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
$21,114
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
African American 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Harbor Springs Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Harbor Springs School District reports $21,114 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harbor Springs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Springs High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackbird Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harbor Springs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~233 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harbor Springs Middle School
How many students attend Harbor Springs Middle School?
Harbor Springs Middle School has 233 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harbor Springs, MI. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harbor Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harbor Springs Middle School is 10.6:1, which is 39% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% 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 Springs Middle School?
20.2% of students at Harbor Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harbor Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harbor Springs Middle School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Harbor Springs, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harbor Springs Middle School?
Harbor Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Harbor Springs School District?
Besides Harbor Springs Middle School, Harbor Springs School District also operates Harbor Springs High School (260 students) and Blackbird Elementary School (258 students). See the Harbor Springs School District district page for the complete list.