Enrollment
164
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tecumseh, MI
Herrick Park Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Herrick Park Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263372008997
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herrick Park Intermediate School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tecumseh · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Herrick Park Intermediate School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herrick Park Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tecumseh, MI.
School address
District: Tecumseh Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263372008997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Herrick Park Intermediate School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Herrick Park Intermediate School
Herrick Park Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Tecumseh, Michigan, enrolling 164 students.
At 16.4:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 164 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 129 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #69.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 164 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Tecumseh's elementary schools, it stands alongside Tecumseh Middle School (900 students): Herrick Park Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.4:1 vs 20:1).
Tecumseh Public Schools also operates Tecumseh Middle School (900 students) and Tecumseh High School (736 students) alongside Herrick Park Intermediate 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 Herrick Park Intermediate School compares
Herrick Park Intermediate 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 33% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Michigan - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.9%
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
$12,757
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 164 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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tecumseh Public Schools, which includes Herrick Park Intermediate School.
$12,757
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 63.9%
Federal 6.4%
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 Herrick Park Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tecumseh Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tecumseh High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tecumseh Acres North Early Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sutton South Early Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patterson Intermediate Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herrick Park Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Tecumseh
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~164 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Herrick Park Intermediate School
How many students attend Herrick Park Intermediate School?
Herrick Park Intermediate School has 164 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tecumseh, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herrick Park Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herrick Park Intermediate School is 16.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 Herrick Park Intermediate School?
36.6% of students at Herrick Park Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herrick Park Intermediate School?
Herrick Park Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Herrick Park Intermediate School rank among public schools in Tecumseh?
By Resource Investment Index, Herrick Park Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tecumseh, 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 Tecumseh on the city page.
Is Herrick Park Intermediate School a good school?
Herrick Park Intermediate School earns 33/100 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 Tecumseh Public Schools?
Besides Herrick Park Intermediate School, Tecumseh Public Schools also operates Tecumseh Middle School (900 students), Tecumseh High School (736 students), and Tecumseh Acres North Early Learning Center (360 students). See the Tecumseh Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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