Enrollment
441
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hevel Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hevel Elementary
Hevel Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Washington, Michigan, enrolling 441 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 441 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 626 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #485, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Romeo Community Schools also operates Romeo High School (1,817 students) and Romeo Middle School (1,196 students) alongside Hevel Elementary.
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 Hevel Elementary compares
Hevel Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,989
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Romeo Community Schools, which includes Hevel Elementary.
$12,989
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 58.2%
Federal 7.6%
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 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
- 1,817
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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
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 (~441 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in Washington on the city page.
Is Hevel Elementary a good school?
Hevel Elementary earns 23/100 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 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.
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