- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hart, MI
Hart Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hart Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261786005451
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hart Middle School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hart · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hart Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hart Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hart, MI.
School address
District: Hart Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261786005451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Hart Middle School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 261786005451 · Hart, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 16.6:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Hart High School (422 students)
Hart Middle School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hart Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hart High Scho
Hart High School
422 students
- Spitler Elemen
Spitler Elementary School
389 students
- This school
Hart Middle School
381 students
What this shows Hart Middle School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hart Middle School compares
Hart 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▲ 3% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Michigan - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$15,129
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Hart Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hart Public School District reports $15,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hart Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hart High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spitler Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hart Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hart Middle School
How many students attend Hart Middle School?
Hart Middle School has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hart, MI. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hart Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hart Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% higher 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 Hart Middle School?
56.2% of students at Hart Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hart Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hart Middle School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Hart, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hart Middle School?
Hart Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Hart Middle School rank among public schools in Hart?
By Resource Investment Index, Hart Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hart, 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 Hart Public School District?
Besides Hart Middle School, Hart Public School District also operates Hart High School (422 students) and Spitler Elementary School (389 students). See the Hart Public School District district page for the complete list.