- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pontiac, MI
Herrington School
Federal NCES profile for Herrington 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 262874006434
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herrington School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Pontiac · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Herrington School has class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herrington School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Pontiac, MI.
School address
District: Pontiac City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262874006434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+95 students YoY
Herrington School grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (+33.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+95 students YoY 262874006434 · Pontiac, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 18.8:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Pontiac High School (992 students)
Herrington School grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (+33.1%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Herrington School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pontiac High S
Pontiac High School
992 students
- Pontiac Middle
Pontiac Middle School
790 students
- Whitman Elemen
Whitman Elementary School
611 students
- Owen Elementar 383
Owen Elementary School
383 students
- Alcott School 334
Alcott School
334 students
- This school 319
Herrington School
319 students
What this shows Herrington School reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herrington School compares
Herrington School is a growing 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 62% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Michigan - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$21,463
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 3.4%
White 3.1%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Herrington School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Pontiac City School District reports $21,463 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herrington School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pontiac Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Owen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alcott School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herrington School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 37.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Pontiac
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herrington School
How many students attend Herrington School?
Herrington School has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pontiac, MI. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), up 95.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herrington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herrington School is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herrington School?
87.8% of students at Herrington School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herrington School?
The largest demographic group at Herrington School is African American at 74.6% of enrollment, in Pontiac, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herrington School?
Herrington School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Herrington School rank among elementary schools in Pontiac?
By Resource Investment Index, Herrington School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Pontiac, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pontiac on the city page.
What other schools are in Pontiac City School District?
Besides Herrington School, Pontiac City School District also operates Pontiac High School (992 students), Pontiac Middle School (790 students), and Whitman Elementary School (611 students). See the Pontiac City School District district page for the complete list.