- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomfield Hills, MI
Harlan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harlan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260585004219
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harlan Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Bloomfield Hills · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 7.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Harlan Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harlan Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
School address
District: Birmingham Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260585004219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Harlan Elementary School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 260585004219 · Bloomfield Hills, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 14.9:1 · 7.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Wylie E Groves High School (1,108 students)
Harlan Elementary School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Harlan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wylie E Groves
Wylie E Groves High School
1,108 students
- Ernest W Seaho
Ernest W Seaholm High School
1,081 students
- Berkshire Midd
Berkshire Middle School
695 students
- Birmingham Cov
Birmingham Covington School
643 students
- Derby Middle S
Derby Middle School
631 students
- This school 373
Harlan Elementary School
373 students
What this shows Harlan Elementary School reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harlan Elementary School compares
Harlan 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.8% | ▼ 86% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,475
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 4.3%
African American 3.2%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Harlan Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birmingham Public Schools reports $20,475 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harlan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wylie E Groves High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ernest W Seaholm High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berkshire Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birmingham Covington School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Derby Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harlan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harlan Elementary School
How many students attend Harlan Elementary School?
Harlan Elementary School has 373 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomfield Hills, MI. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harlan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harlan Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% 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 Harlan Elementary School?
7.8% of students at Harlan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harlan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harlan Elementary School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harlan Elementary School?
Harlan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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).
How does Harlan Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bloomfield Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Harlan Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Bloomfield Hills, 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 Bloomfield Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Birmingham Public Schools?
Besides Harlan Elementary School, Birmingham Public Schools also operates Wylie E Groves High School (1,108 students), Ernest W Seaholm High School (1,081 students), and Berkshire Middle School (695 students). See the Birmingham Public Schools district page for the complete list.