- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · White Lake, MI
Houghton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Houghton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263531007128
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houghton Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in White Lake · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 49.8%
- 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 #4 of 4 schools in White Lake, MI.
School address
District: Waterford School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263531007128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Houghton Elementary School grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (+13.7%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 263531007128 · White Lake, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 16.4:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterford Mott High School (963 students)
Houghton Elementary School grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (+13.7%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.6 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
- Waterford Mott
Waterford Mott High School
963 students
- Waterford Kett
Waterford Kettering High School
909 students
- Pierce Middle
Pierce Middle School
733 students
- Mason Middle S
Mason Middle School
731 students
- Grayson Elemen
Grayson Elementary
437 students
- This school 278
Houghton Elementary School
278 students
What this shows Houghton Elementary School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houghton Elementary School compares
Houghton Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Michigan - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$17,911
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Houghton Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Waterford School District reports $17,911 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Mott High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterford Kettering High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pierce Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mason Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grayson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in White Lake
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Houghton Elementary School
How many students attend Houghton Elementary School?
Houghton Elementary School has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in White Lake, MI. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houghton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Houghton Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher 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 Houghton Elementary School?
49.8% 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 68.0% of enrollment, in White Lake, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houghton Elementary School?
Houghton Elementary School 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 Houghton Elementary School rank among schools in White Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Houghton Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in White Lake, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in White Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterford School District?
Besides Houghton Elementary School, Waterford School District also operates Waterford Mott High School (963 students), Waterford Kettering High School (909 students), and Pierce Middle School (733 students). See the Waterford School District district page for the complete list.