Enrollment
321
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hartford, MI
Hartford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hartford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261788005456
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartford Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools.
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 321
- students enrolled
Hartford Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hartford Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261788005456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hartford Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hartford Middle School
Hartford Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Hartford, Michigan, enrolling 321 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 321 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 476 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #254.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (37%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hartford Public Schools also operates Redwood Elementary (516 students) and Hartford High School (379 students) alongside Hartford Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hartford Middle School compares
Hartford Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 37% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Michigan - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$11,434
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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 + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.2%
White 37.4%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Hartford Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford Public Schools, which includes Hartford Middle School.
$11,434
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.1%
State 63.8%
Federal 20.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hartford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hartford High 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~321 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hartford Middle School
How many students attend Hartford Middle School?
Hartford Middle School has 321 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hartford, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartford Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hartford Middle School?
74.6% of students at Hartford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hartford Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment, in Hartford, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartford Middle School?
Hartford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Hartford Middle School a good school?
Hartford Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hartford Public Schools?
Besides Hartford Middle School, Hartford Public Schools also operates Redwood Elementary (516 students), Hartford High School (379 students), and Hartford Alternative Education (122 students). See the Hartford Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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