- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saginaw, MI
Hemmeter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hemmeter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263045006695
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hemmeter Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 27
- schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hemmeter Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hemmeter Elementary School ranks #4 of 27 schools in Saginaw, MI.
School address
District: Saginaw Township Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263045006695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Hemmeter Elementary School held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.7 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 263045006695 · Saginaw, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 22.1:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage High School (1,313 students)
Hemmeter Elementary School held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.7 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hemmeter Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,313 students
- White Pine Mid
White Pine Middle School
1,019 students
- Sherwood Eleme
Sherwood Elementary School
531 students
- Arrowwood Elem 445
Arrowwood Elementary School
445 students
- Weiss Elementa 357
Weiss Elementary School
357 students
- This school 331
Hemmeter Elementary School
331 students
What this shows Hemmeter Elementary School reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hemmeter Elementary School compares
Hemmeter 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 66% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,133
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 + 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.
Student demographics
White 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Hemmeter Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saginaw Township Community Schools reports $13,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hemmeter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Pine Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arrowwood Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weiss Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hemmeter Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Saginaw
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hemmeter Elementary School
How many students attend Hemmeter Elementary School?
Hemmeter Elementary School has 331 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saginaw, MI. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemmeter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hemmeter Elementary School is 22.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hemmeter Elementary School?
18.3% of students at Hemmeter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hemmeter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hemmeter Elementary School is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Saginaw, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hemmeter Elementary School?
Hemmeter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Hemmeter Elementary School rank among schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Hemmeter Elementary School ranks #4 of 27 schools in Saginaw, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saginaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Saginaw Township Community Schools?
Besides Hemmeter Elementary School, Saginaw Township Community Schools also operates Heritage High School (1,313 students), White Pine Middle School (1,019 students), and Sherwood Elementary School (531 students). See the Saginaw Township Community Schools district page for the complete list.