Enrollment
236
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 260012100740 Charter school
Honey Creek Community School — Ann Arbor, MI
Federal NCES profile for Honey Creek Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Honey Creek Community School · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Honey Creek Community School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Honey Creek Community School reports 236 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 17% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 15.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 71% below the Michigan average and 70% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Honey Creek Community School spends $12,715 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 15.7% from local sources (property taxes), 80.7% from the state, and 3.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Honey Creek Community School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 71% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 29% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 71% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 16% in Michigan — lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,715
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 236 Top 29% in Michigan — larger than 71% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 15.5% -71% vs state
NCES ID 260012100740
Student demographics
White 69.1%
Two or More 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Asian 4.7%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Honey Creek Community School, which includes Honey Creek Community School.
$12,715
Per student
-20%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 15.7%
State 80.7%
Federal 3.6%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Honey Creek Community School
How many students attend Honey Creek Community School?
Honey Creek Community School has 236 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in ANN ARBOR, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Honey Creek Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Honey Creek Community School is 13.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Honey Creek Community School?
15.5% of students at Honey Creek Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Honey Creek Community School?
The largest demographic group at Honey Creek Community School is White at 69.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in ANN ARBOR, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Honey Creek Community School?
Honey Creek Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.