- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ortonville, MI
Harveyswanson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harveyswanson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260657004260
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harveyswanson Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Ortonville · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Harveyswanson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harveyswanson Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Ortonville, MI.
School address
NCES ID 260657004260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Harveyswanson Elementary School held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 260657004260 · Ortonville, MI Other · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 14.8:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Brandon High School (648 students)
Harveyswanson Elementary School held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Harveyswanson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brandon High S
Brandon High School
648 students
- This school
Harveyswanson Elementary School
548 students
- Brandon Middle
Brandon Middle School
436 students
- Oakwood Elemen
Oakwood Elementary School
371 students
- Brandon Adult 1
Brandon Adult Transition Program
1 students
What this shows Harveyswanson Elementary School reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harveyswanson Elementary School compares
Harveyswanson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Michigan - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.7%
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
$14,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Harveyswanson Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee reports $14,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harveyswanson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandon Adult Transition Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harveyswanson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- 1:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
Nationwide other 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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harveyswanson Elementary School
How many students attend Harveyswanson Elementary School?
Harveyswanson Elementary School has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ortonville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harveyswanson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harveyswanson Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 Harveyswanson Elementary School?
49.7% of students at Harveyswanson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harveyswanson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harveyswanson Elementary School is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Ortonville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harveyswanson Elementary School?
Harveyswanson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harveyswanson Elementary School rank among schools in Ortonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Harveyswanson Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Ortonville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ortonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee?
Besides Harveyswanson Elementary School, Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee also operates Brandon High School (648 students), Brandon Middle School (436 students), and Oakwood Elementary School (371 students). See the Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee district page for the complete list.