- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sterling Heights, MI
Havel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Havel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263447007024
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Havel Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #22 of 23
- schools in Sterling Heights · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Havel Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Havel Elementary School ranks #22 of 23 schools in Sterling Heights, MI.
School address
District: Utica Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263447007024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Havel Elementary School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 263447007024 · Sterling Heights, MI Other · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 18.4:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students)
Havel Elementary School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Havel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson High School
1,881 students
- Henry Ford Ii
Henry Ford Ii High School
1,663 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
1,625 students
- Utica High Sch
Utica High School
1,391 students
- Malow Junior H
Malow Junior High School
1,084 students
- This school 571
Havel Elementary School
571 students
What this shows Havel Elementary School reports 571 students on the CCD universe file.
How Havel Elementary School compares
Havel 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 14% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Michigan - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$14,295
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 3.5%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Havel Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Utica Community Schools reports $14,295 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Havel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adlai Stevenson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry Ford Ii High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Utica High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Malow Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Havel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,625
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~571 students)
Frequently asked questions about Havel Elementary School
How many students attend Havel Elementary School?
Havel Elementary School has 571 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sterling Heights, MI. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Havel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Havel Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Havel Elementary School?
46.8% of students at Havel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Havel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Havel Elementary School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Sterling Heights, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Havel Elementary School?
Havel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Havel Elementary School rank among schools in Sterling Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Havel Elementary School ranks #22 of 23 schools in Sterling Heights, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sterling Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Utica Community Schools?
Besides Havel Elementary School, Utica Community Schools also operates Adlai Stevenson High School (1,881 students), Henry Ford Ii High School (1,663 students), and Eisenhower High School (1,625 students). See the Utica Community Schools district page for the complete list.