- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houghton, MI
Houghton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Houghton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262889006483
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houghton Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Houghton · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Houghton Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houghton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Houghton, MI.
School address
District: Houghton-Portage Township School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262889006483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Houghton Elementary School held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 262889006483 · Houghton, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 18.2:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Houghton Central High School (481 students)
Houghton Elementary School held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Houghton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Houghton Elementary School
618 students
- Houghton Centr
Houghton Central High School
481 students
- Houghton Middl
Houghton Middle School
359 students
What this shows Houghton Elementary School reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houghton Elementary School compares
Houghton Elementary School 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Michigan - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$12,288
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 618 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Houghton Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Houghton-Portage Township School District reports $12,288 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Houghton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Central High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houghton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houghton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about Houghton Elementary School
How many students attend Houghton Elementary School?
Houghton Elementary School has 618 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houghton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houghton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Houghton Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Houghton Elementary School?
30.8% of students at Houghton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houghton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Houghton Elementary School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Houghton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houghton Elementary School?
Houghton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Houghton Elementary School rank among public schools in Houghton?
By Resource Investment Index, Houghton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Houghton, 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 Houghton-Portage Township School District?
Besides Houghton Elementary School, Houghton-Portage Township School District also operates Houghton Central High School (481 students) and Houghton Middle School (359 students). See the Houghton-Portage Township School District district page for the complete list.