Enrollment
458
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Haven, MI
New Haven Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for New Haven Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262523001751
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Haven Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
New Haven Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Haven Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Haven, MI.
School address
District: New Haven Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262523001751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Haven Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Haven Elementary School
New Haven Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in New Haven, Michigan, enrolling 458 students.
At 17:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.4% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 458 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.
Among 620 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #444, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New Haven Community Schools also operates Endeavour Elementary and Middle School (595 students) and New Haven High School (314 students) alongside New Haven 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 New Haven Elementary School compares
New Haven 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 9% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Michigan - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.1%
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
$11,800
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
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 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 65.5%
African American 16.8%
Two or More 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, New Haven Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Haven Community Schools, which includes New Haven Elementary School.
$11,800
Per student
-13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.4%
State 43.6%
Federal 9.0%
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 New Haven Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavour Elementary and Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Haven High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Huron Virtual Hybrid High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Haven Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 85:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~458 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Haven Elementary School
How many students attend New Haven Elementary School?
New Haven Elementary School has 458 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Haven, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Haven Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Haven Elementary School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 New Haven Elementary School?
59.4% of students at New Haven Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Haven Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at New Haven Elementary School is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in New Haven, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Haven Elementary School?
New Haven Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 New Haven Elementary School rank among public schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, New Haven Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Haven, 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 New Haven on the city page.
Is New Haven Elementary School a good school?
New Haven Elementary School earns 21/100 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 New Haven Community Schools?
Besides New Haven Elementary School, New Haven Community Schools also operates Endeavour Elementary and Middle School (595 students), New Haven High School (314 students), and Lake Huron Virtual Hybrid High School (170 students). See the New Haven Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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