- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fowlerville, MI
Ht Smith Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ht Smith Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261473005169
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ht Smith Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Fowlerville · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ht Smith Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ht Smith Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fowlerville, MI.
School address
District: Fowlerville Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261473005169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Ht Smith Elementary School shrank from 538 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 261473005169 · Fowlerville, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 15.9:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Fowlerville High School (774 students)
Ht Smith Elementary School shrank from 538 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ht Smith Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fowlerville Hi
Fowlerville High School
774 students
- Fowlerville Ju
Fowlerville Junior High School
550 students
- Natalie Kreege
Natalie Kreeger Elementary School
539 students
- This school
Ht Smith Elementary School
494 students
- Fowlerville On 53
Fowlerville Online Learning Academy
53 students
What this shows Ht Smith Elementary School reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ht Smith Elementary School compares
Ht Smith Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 19% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Michigan - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$13,302
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Ht Smith Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Fowlerville Community Schools reports $13,302 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ht Smith Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowlerville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fowlerville Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Natalie Kreeger Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fowlerville Online Learning Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ht Smith Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ht Smith Elementary School
How many students attend Ht Smith Elementary School?
Ht Smith Elementary School has 494 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fowlerville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ht Smith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ht Smith Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Ht Smith Elementary School?
43.9% of students at Ht Smith Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ht Smith Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ht Smith Elementary School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Fowlerville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ht Smith Elementary School?
Ht Smith Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Ht Smith Elementary School rank among public schools in Fowlerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ht Smith Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fowlerville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fowlerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Fowlerville Community Schools?
Besides Ht Smith Elementary School, Fowlerville Community Schools also operates Fowlerville High School (774 students), Fowlerville Junior High School (550 students), and Natalie Kreeger Elementary School (539 students). See the Fowlerville Community Schools district page for the complete list.