Enrollment
469
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dewitt, MI
Herbison Woods Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Herbison Woods Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261155001226
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herbison Woods Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Dewitt · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Herbison Woods Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herbison Woods Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Dewitt, MI.
School address
District: Dewitt Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261155001226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Herbison Woods Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Herbison Woods Elementary School
Herbison Woods Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Dewitt, Michigan, enrolling 469 students.
At 16.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.0% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 469 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 412 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #323, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 469 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Dewitt Public Schools also operates Dewitt High School (944 students) and Dewitt Middle School (754 students) alongside Herbison Woods Elementary 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 Herbison Woods Elementary School compares
Herbison Woods Elementary 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 69% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Michigan - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$10,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Herbison Woods Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dewitt Public Schools, which includes Herbison Woods Elementary School.
$10,942
Per student
-19%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 69.2%
Federal 5.5%
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.
How Herbison Woods Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewitt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Scott Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schavey Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herbison Woods Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary 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 (~469 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Herbison Woods Elementary School
How many students attend Herbison Woods Elementary School?
Herbison Woods Elementary School has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dewitt, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbison Woods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herbison Woods Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher 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 Herbison Woods Elementary School?
17.0% of students at Herbison Woods Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herbison Woods Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Herbison Woods Elementary School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Dewitt, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herbison Woods Elementary School?
Herbison Woods Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Herbison Woods Elementary School rank among public schools in Dewitt?
By Resource Investment Index, Herbison Woods Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Dewitt, 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 Dewitt on the city page.
Is Herbison Woods Elementary School a good school?
Herbison Woods Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Dewitt Public Schools?
Besides Herbison Woods Elementary School, Dewitt Public Schools also operates Dewitt High School (944 students), Dewitt Middle School (754 students), and David Scott Elementary School (473 students). See the Dewitt Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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