- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Hartford Middle School grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.7 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 261788005456 · Hartford, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 18.9:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Redwood Elementary (516 students)
Hartford Middle School grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 17.7 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hartford Middle School 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
- This school
Hartford Middle School
321 students
- Hartford Alter 122
Hartford Alternative Education
122 students
What this shows Hartford Middle School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hartford Middle School compares
Hartford Middle School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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.
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
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 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
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~321 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), up 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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 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.