Enrollment
319
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Herrington School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Herrington School
Herrington School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Pontiac, Michigan, enrolling 319 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 87.8% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 319 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 392 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #123.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 41/100).
The surrounding Pontiac City School District spends $18,379 per pupil, 36% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Pontiac's elementary schools, it stands alongside Whitman Elementary School (611 students): Herrington School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.8:1 vs 13:1).
Pontiac City School District also operates Pontiac High School (992 students) and Pontiac Middle School (790 students) alongside Herrington 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 Herrington School compares
Herrington 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,379
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pontiac City School District, which includes Herrington School.
$18,379
Per student
+36%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.2%
State 16.3%
Federal 28.5%
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 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
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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.
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 (~319 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Herrington School a good school?
Herrington School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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