- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brighton, MI
Hartland Lakes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hartland Lakes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261791005462
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartland Lakes Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Brighton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hartland Lakes Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hartland Lakes Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Brighton, MI.
School address
District: Hartland Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261791005462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Hartland Lakes Elementary School shrank from 490 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 261791005462 · Brighton, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 16.3:1 · 13.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartland High School (1,610 students)
Hartland Lakes Elementary School shrank from 490 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hartland Lakes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartland High
Hartland High School
1,610 students
- Hartland Farms
Hartland Farms Intermediate School
770 students
- Hartland Ms at
Hartland Ms at Ore Creek
752 students
- Hartland Villa 461
Hartland Village Elementary School
461 students
- Hartland Round 460
Hartland Round Elementary School
460 students
- This school 457
Hartland Lakes Elementary School
457 students
What this shows Hartland Lakes Elementary School reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hartland Lakes Elementary School compares
Hartland Lakes Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 75% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Michigan - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.8%
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
$12,075
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Hartland Lakes Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hartland Consolidated Schools reports $12,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hartland Lakes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartland Farms Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartland Ms at Ore Creek | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartland Village Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartland Round Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hartland Lakes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hartland Lakes Elementary School
How many students attend Hartland Lakes Elementary School?
Hartland Lakes Elementary School has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brighton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartland Lakes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartland Lakes Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hartland Lakes Elementary School?
13.5% of students at Hartland Lakes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartland Lakes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hartland Lakes Elementary School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Brighton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartland Lakes Elementary School?
Hartland Lakes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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).
How does Hartland Lakes Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hartland Lakes Elementary School ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Hartland Consolidated Schools?
Besides Hartland Lakes Elementary School, Hartland Consolidated Schools also operates Hartland High School (1,610 students), Hartland Farms Intermediate School (770 students), and Hartland Ms at Ore Creek (752 students). See the Hartland Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.