- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hartford, MI
Hartford Alternative Education
Federal NCES profile for Hartford Alternative Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261788008746
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartford Alternative Education earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 84.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 122
- students enrolled
School address
District: Hartford Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261788008746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Hartford Alternative Education grew from 98 students in 2022-23 to 121 in 2023-24 (+23.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 261788008746 · Hartford, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
122 enr · 84.7% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Redwood Elementary (516 students)
Hartford Alternative Education grew from 98 students in 2022-23 to 121 in 2023-24 (+23.5%). Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hartford Alternative Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redwood Elemen
Redwood Elementary
516 students
- Hartford High
Hartford High School
379 students
- Hartford Middl
Hartford Middle School
321 students
- This school 122
Hartford Alternative Education
122 students
What this shows Hartford Alternative Education reports 122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hartford Alternative Education compares
Hartford Alternative Education is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.7% | ▲ 56% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
93.4%
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
$12,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Hartford Alternative Education is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hartford Public Schools reports $12,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hartford Alternative Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Hartford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Hartford Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hartford Alternative Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide other 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.
Frequently asked questions about Hartford Alternative Education
How many students attend Hartford Alternative Education?
Hartford Alternative Education has 122 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Hartford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 98 (2022-23) → 121 (2023-24), up 23.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hartford Alternative Education?
84.7% of students at Hartford Alternative Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartford Alternative Education?
The largest demographic group at Hartford Alternative Education is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in Hartford, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartford Alternative Education?
Hartford Alternative Education has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Hartford Public Schools?
Besides Hartford Alternative Education, Hartford Public Schools also operates Redwood Elementary (516 students), Hartford High School (379 students), and Hartford Middle School (321 students). See the Hartford Public Schools district page for the complete list.