Enrollment
571
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 263447007024
Havel Elementary School — Sterling Heights, MI
Federal NCES profile for Havel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 18/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Utica Community Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Havel Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Havel Elementary School reports 571 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 46.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 14% below the Michigan average and 10% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Utica Community Schools spends $13,844 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.1% from local sources (property taxes), 63.4% from the state, and 9.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Havel Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 14% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 81% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
18.9:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 71% in Michigan — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,844
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
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.
Overview
Enrollment 571 Top 81% in Michigan — larger than 19% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 18.9:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 46.8% -14% vs state
NCES ID 263447007024
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Utica Community Schools, which includes Havel Elementary School.
$13,844
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.1%
State 63.4%
Federal 9.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 1,625
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
Similar other schools in Sterling Heights
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Schuchard Elementary School
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Schwarzkoff Elementary School
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Oakbrook Elementary School
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Dekeyser Elementary School
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512 students 21:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Havel Elementary School
How many students attend Havel Elementary School?
Havel Elementary School has 571 students enrolled. It is a other school in STERLING HEIGHTS, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Havel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Havel Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 4% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in STERLING HEIGHTS, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Havel Elementary School?
Havel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.