Enrollment
770
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brighton, MI
Hartland Farms Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Hartland Farms Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261791005461
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartland Farms Intermediate School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Brighton · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hartland Farms Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hartland Farms Intermediate School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Brighton, MI.
School address
District: Hartland Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261791005461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hartland Farms Intermediate School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hartland Farms Intermediate School
Hartland Farms Intermediate School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Brighton, Michigan, enrolling 770 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.5% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 90% of state schools at 770 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 348 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #271, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 770 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hartland Consolidated Schools spends $10,640 per pupil, 21% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hartland Consolidated Schools also operates Hartland High School (1,610 students) and Hartland Ms at Ore Creek (752 students) alongside Hartland Farms Intermediate 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 Hartland Farms Intermediate School compares
Hartland Farms Intermediate 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Michigan - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.0%
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
$10,640
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 770 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 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
White 92.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Hartland Farms Intermediate School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartland Consolidated Schools, which includes Hartland Farms Intermediate School.
$10,640
Per student
-21%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 58.2%
Federal 7.6%
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 Hartland Farms Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartland Ms at Ore Creek | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartland Village Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hartland Round Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hartland Lakes Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hartland Farms Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary 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 (~770 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hartland Farms Intermediate School
How many students attend Hartland Farms Intermediate School?
Hartland Farms Intermediate School has 770 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brighton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartland Farms Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartland Farms Intermediate School is 18.8:1, which is 7% 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 Hartland Farms Intermediate School?
19.5% of students at Hartland Farms Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartland Farms Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Hartland Farms Intermediate School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Brighton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartland Farms Intermediate School?
Hartland Farms Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hartland Farms Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hartland Farms Intermediate School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Brighton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Brighton on the city page.
Is Hartland Farms Intermediate School a good school?
Hartland Farms Intermediate School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Hartland Consolidated Schools?
Besides Hartland Farms Intermediate School, Hartland Consolidated Schools also operates Hartland High School (1,610 students), Hartland Ms at Ore Creek (752 students), and Hartland Village Elementary School (461 students). See the Hartland Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.
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