- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hartford, MI
Hartford High School
Federal NCES profile for Hartford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261788005453
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartford High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools.
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 379
- students enrolled
Hartford High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hartford Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261788005453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Hartford High School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 261788005453 · Hartford, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 19.9:1 · 71.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Redwood Elementary (516 students)
Hartford High School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hartford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redwood Elemen
Redwood Elementary
516 students
- This school
Hartford High School
379 students
- Hartford Middl
Hartford Middle School
321 students
- Hartford Alter 122
Hartford Alternative Education
122 students
What this shows Hartford High School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hartford High School compares
Hartford High 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.8%
White 35.4%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Hartford High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hartford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartford Alternative Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hartford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide high 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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hartford High School
How many students attend Hartford High School?
Hartford High School has 379 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hartford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartford High School is 19.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hartford High School?
71.0% of students at Hartford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartford High School?
The largest demographic group at Hartford High School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment, in Hartford, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartford High School?
Hartford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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).
What other schools are in Hartford Public Schools?
Besides Hartford High School, Hartford Public Schools also operates Redwood Elementary (516 students), Hartford Middle School (321 students), and Hartford Alternative Education (122 students). See the Hartford Public Schools district page for the complete list.