Enrollment
439
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saline, MI
Harvest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harvest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263066001466
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harvest Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Saline · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 8.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Harvest Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harvest Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Saline, MI.
School address
District: Saline Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263066001466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harvest Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harvest Elementary School
Harvest Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Saline, Michigan, enrolling 439 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.5% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 439 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 240 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 44/100).
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Saline Area Schools also operates Saline High School (1,519 students) and Saline Middle School (1,017 students) alongside Harvest Elementary 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 Harvest Elementary School compares
Harvest Elementary 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.5% | ▼ 84% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Michigan - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,867
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 73.3%
Asian 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Harvest Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saline Area Schools, which includes Harvest Elementary School.
$14,867
Per student
+10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.8%
State 49.0%
Federal 6.1%
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 Harvest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saline Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland Meadows Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harvest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Harvest Elementary School
How many students attend Harvest Elementary School?
Harvest Elementary School has 439 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saline, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harvest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harvest Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% lower 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 Harvest Elementary School?
8.5% of students at Harvest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harvest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harvest Elementary School is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Saline, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harvest Elementary School?
Harvest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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).
How does Harvest Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Saline?
By Resource Investment Index, Harvest Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Saline, 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 Saline on the city page.
Is Harvest Elementary School a good school?
Harvest Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Saline Area Schools?
Besides Harvest Elementary School, Saline Area Schools also operates Saline High School (1,519 students), Saline Middle School (1,017 students), and Heritage School (646 students). See the Saline Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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