Enrollment
494
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ht Smith Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ht Smith Elementary School
Ht Smith Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Fowlerville, Michigan, enrolling 494 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 494 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.
Against 697 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #408.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Fowlerville Community Schools also operates Fowlerville High School (774 students) and Fowlerville Junior High School (550 students) alongside Ht Smith Elementary School.
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 Ht Smith Elementary School compares
Ht Smith Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,863
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fowlerville Community Schools, which includes Ht Smith Elementary School.
$11,863
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.1%
State 60.3%
Federal 8.6%
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 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
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
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 (~494 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ht Smith Elementary School a good school?
Ht Smith Elementary School earns 24/100 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 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.
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