- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stockbridge, MI
Heritage School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263303001542
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Stockbridge · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stockbridge, MI.
School address
District: Stockbridge Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263303001542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Heritage School held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 263303001542 · Stockbridge, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 15.8:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Stockbridge Jrsr High School (481 students)
Heritage School held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Heritage School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stockbridge Jr
Stockbridge Jrsr High School
481 students
- This school
Heritage School
331 students
- Emma Smith Ele
Emma Smith Elementary School
256 students
What this shows Heritage School reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage School compares
Heritage 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 31% | 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
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Michigan - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,009
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Heritage School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Stockbridge Community Schools reports $15,009 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heritage School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockbridge Jrsr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emma Smith Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage School
How many students attend Heritage School?
Heritage School has 331 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stockbridge, MI. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 School?
37.3% of students at Heritage School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage School?
The largest demographic group at Heritage School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Stockbridge, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage School?
Heritage School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heritage School rank among public schools in Stockbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stockbridge, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Stockbridge Community Schools?
Besides Heritage School, Stockbridge Community Schools also operates Stockbridge Jrsr High School (481 students) and Emma Smith Elementary School (256 students). See the Stockbridge Community Schools district page for the complete list.