- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Highland, MI
Heritage Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261899001079
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Highland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Highland, MI.
School address
District: Huron Valley Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261899001079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Heritage Elementary School shrank from 510 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 261899001079 · Highland, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 16:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Milford High School (1,193 students)
Heritage Elementary School shrank from 510 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Heritage Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milford High S
Milford High School
1,193 students
- Lakeland High
Lakeland High School
1,012 students
- Muir Middle Sc
Muir Middle School
656 students
- Oak Valley Mid
Oak Valley Middle School
531 students
- White Lake Mid
White Lake Middle School
525 students
- This school 448
Heritage Elementary School
448 students
What this shows Heritage Elementary School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage Elementary School compares
Heritage Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 49% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Michigan - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$14,850
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat 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
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Heritage Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Huron Valley Schools reports $14,850 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heritage Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Muir Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Lake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Elementary School
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has 448 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Highland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% 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 Heritage Elementary School?
27.8% of students at Heritage Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Elementary School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Highland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Heritage Elementary School rank among public schools in Highland?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Highland, 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 Highland on the city page.
What other schools are in Huron Valley Schools?
Besides Heritage Elementary School, Huron Valley Schools also operates Milford High School (1,193 students), Lakeland High School (1,012 students), and Muir Middle School (656 students). See the Huron Valley Schools district page for the complete list.