- Enrollment
- 1,817
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washington, MI
Hevel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hevel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263009001310
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hevel Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hevel Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hevel Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Washington, MI.
School address
District: Romeo Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263009001310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Hevel Elementary held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 263009001310 · Washington, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 15.2:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Romeo High School (1,817 students)
Hevel Elementary held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hevel Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Romeo High Sch
Romeo High School
1,817 students
- Romeo Middle S
Romeo Middle School
1,196 students
- Hamiltonparson 498
Hamiltonparsons Elementary School
498 students
- Amanda Moore E 457
Amanda Moore Elementary School
457 students
- Indian Hills E 456
Indian Hills Elementary School
456 students
- This school 441
Hevel Elementary
441 students
What this shows Hevel Elementary reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hevel Elementary compares
Hevel Elementary 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 38% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Michigan - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$14,317
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
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Hevel Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Romeo Community Schools reports $14,317 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hevel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romeo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Romeo Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamiltonparsons Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amanda Moore Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hevel Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~441 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hevel Elementary
How many students attend Hevel Elementary?
Hevel Elementary has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washington, MI. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hevel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hevel Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% lower 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 Hevel Elementary?
33.6% of students at Hevel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hevel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hevel Elementary is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Washington, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hevel Elementary?
Hevel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Hevel Elementary rank among elementary schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Hevel Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Washington, 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 Romeo Community Schools?
Besides Hevel Elementary, Romeo Community Schools also operates Romeo High School (1,817 students), Romeo Middle School (1,196 students), and Hamiltonparsons Elementary School (498 students). See the Romeo Community Schools district page for the complete list.