Enrollment
752
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hartland, MI
Hartland Ms at Ore Creek
Federal NCES profile for Hartland Ms at Ore Creek, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261791001066
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartland Ms at Ore Creek earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools.
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 752
- students enrolled
Hartland Ms at Ore Creek has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hartland Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261791001066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hartland Ms at Ore Creek compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hartland Ms at Ore Creek
Hartland Ms at Ore Creek is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Hartland, Michigan, enrolling 752 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.9% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 90% of state schools at 752 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 302 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #256, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1504 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% 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 Farms Intermediate School (770 students) alongside Hartland Ms at Ore Creek.
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 Ms at Ore Creek compares
Hartland Ms at Ore Creek on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 73% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 752 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
752
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% 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
38.7%
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
$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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 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
White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Hartland Ms at Ore Creek 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 Ms at Ore Creek.
$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 Ms at Ore Creek Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartland Farms Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartland Village Elementary School | Smaller | Higher 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 Ms at Ore Creek'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
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- 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 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 (~752 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hartland Ms at Ore Creek
How many students attend Hartland Ms at Ore Creek?
Hartland Ms at Ore Creek has 752 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hartland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartland Ms at Ore Creek?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartland Ms at Ore Creek is 19.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hartland Ms at Ore Creek?
14.9% of students at Hartland Ms at Ore Creek are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartland Ms at Ore Creek?
The largest demographic group at Hartland Ms at Ore Creek is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Hartland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartland Ms at Ore Creek?
Hartland Ms at Ore Creek 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).
Is Hartland Ms at Ore Creek a good school?
Hartland Ms at Ore Creek earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Ms at Ore Creek, Hartland Consolidated Schools also operates Hartland High School (1,610 students), Hartland Farms Intermediate School (770 students), and Hartland Village Elementary School (461 students). See the Hartland Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.
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