- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hemlock, MI
Hemlock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hemlock Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261818005486
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hemlock Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Hemlock · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hemlock Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hemlock Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hemlock, MI.
School address
District: Hemlock Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261818005486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Hemlock Elementary School grew from 106 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 9.6 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 261818005486 · Hemlock, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
129 enr · 14.3:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Kc Ling Elementary School (365 students)
Hemlock Elementary School grew from 106 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE added 9.6 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hemlock Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kc Ling Elemen
Kc Ling Elementary School
365 students
- Hemlock Middle
Hemlock Middle School
350 students
- Hemlock High S
Hemlock High School
341 students
- This school 129
Hemlock Elementary School
129 students
- Hemlock Virtua 54
Hemlock Virtual
54 students
What this shows Hemlock Elementary School reports 129 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hemlock Elementary School compares
Hemlock Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 37% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
129
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
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.
Funding equity
$12,736
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Hemlock Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hemlock Public School District reports $12,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hemlock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kc Ling Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hemlock Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hemlock High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hemlock Virtual | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hemlock Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 54:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~129 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hemlock Elementary School
How many students attend Hemlock Elementary School?
Hemlock Elementary School has 129 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hemlock, MI. CCD year-over-year: 106 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemlock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hemlock Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% 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 Hemlock Elementary School?
34.0% of students at Hemlock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hemlock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hemlock Elementary School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Hemlock, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hemlock Elementary School?
Hemlock Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Hemlock Elementary School rank among public schools in Hemlock?
By Resource Investment Index, Hemlock Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hemlock, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hemlock on the city page.
What other schools are in Hemlock Public School District?
Besides Hemlock Elementary School, Hemlock Public School District also operates Kc Ling Elementary School (365 students), Hemlock Middle School (350 students), and Hemlock High School (341 students). See the Hemlock Public School District district page for the complete list.