Enrollment
88
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mason, MI
Heartwood School
Federal NCES profile for Heartwood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 268052000535
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heartwood School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Mason · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Heartwood School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heartwood School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Mason, MI.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-72% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heartwood School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heartwood School
Heartwood School is a small combined-grade school in Mason, Michigan, enrolling 88 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.9:1, Heartwood School is leaner than roughly 97% of Michigan schools and 72% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 88 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 78 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #35.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Ingham Isd also operates Ingham Academyfamily Center (41 students) and The Early College Lansing Community College (40 students) alongside Heartwood 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 Heartwood School compares
Heartwood 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 | 4.9:1 | ▼ 72% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 25% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.9:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
4.9:1
students per teacher
- 72% below state mean
Top 3% in Michigan - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.1%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
African American 13.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Heartwood School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How Heartwood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingham Academyfamily Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Early College Lansing Community College | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Slcevergreen | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sail Skills for Adult Independent Living | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malcolm Williams School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heartwood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other 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 (~88 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Heartwood School
How many students attend Heartwood School?
Heartwood School has 88 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Mason, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heartwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heartwood School is 4.9:1, which is 72% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 69% 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 Heartwood School?
40.7% of students at Heartwood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heartwood School?
The largest demographic group at Heartwood School is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Mason, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heartwood School?
Heartwood School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Heartwood School rank among schools in Mason?
By Resource Investment Index, Heartwood School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Mason, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mason on the city page.
Is Heartwood School a good school?
Heartwood School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Ingham Isd?
Besides Heartwood School, Ingham Isd also operates Ingham Academyfamily Center (41 students), The Early College Lansing Community College (40 students), and Slcevergreen (24 students). See the Ingham Isd district page for the complete list.
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