- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milford, MI
Kurtz Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kurtz Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261899005580
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kurtz Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kurtz Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kurtz Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Milford, MI.
School address
District: Huron Valley Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261899005580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Kurtz Elementary School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 261899005580 · Milford, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 15.4:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Milford High School (1,193 students)
Kurtz Elementary School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Kurtz Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milford High S
Milford High School
1,193 students
- Lakeland High
Lakeland High School
1,012 students
- Muir Middle Sc
Muir Middle School
656 students
- Oak Valley Mid
Oak Valley Middle School
531 students
- White Lake Mid
White Lake Middle School
525 students
- This school 400
Kurtz Elementary School
400 students
What this shows Kurtz Elementary School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kurtz Elementary School compares
Kurtz 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Michigan - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$14,850
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat 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
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Kurtz Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Huron Valley Schools reports $14,850 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kurtz Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Muir Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kurtz Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kurtz Elementary School
How many students attend Kurtz Elementary School?
Kurtz Elementary School has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kurtz Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kurtz Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% lower 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 Kurtz Elementary School?
31.6% of students at Kurtz Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kurtz Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kurtz Elementary School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Milford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kurtz Elementary School?
Kurtz Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Kurtz Elementary School rank among public schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Kurtz Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Milford, 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 Huron Valley Schools?
Besides Kurtz Elementary School, Huron Valley Schools also operates Milford High School (1,193 students), Lakeland High School (1,012 students), and Muir Middle School (656 students). See the Huron Valley Schools district page for the complete list.