Enrollment
306
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hastings, MI
Northeastern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northeastern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261797005468
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeastern Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Hastings · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeastern Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeastern Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Hastings, MI.
School address
District: Hastings Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261797005468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northeastern Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northeastern Elementary School
Northeastern Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hastings, Michigan, enrolling 306 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 48.7% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 306 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 629 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #310.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hastings Area School District also operates Hastings High School (804 students) and Hastings Middle School (584 students) alongside Northeastern 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 Northeastern Elementary School compares
Northeastern 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 | 48.7% | ▼ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 59% | - | - |
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.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
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
32.7%
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
$11,939
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 94.1%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Northeastern Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hastings Area School District, which includes Northeastern Elementary School.
$11,939
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 60.2%
Federal 13.1%
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 Northeastern Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hastings Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Star Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeastern Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeastern Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~306 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northeastern Elementary School
How many students attend Northeastern Elementary School?
Northeastern Elementary School has 306 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hastings, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeastern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeastern 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 Northeastern Elementary School?
48.7% of students at Northeastern Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeastern Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northeastern Elementary School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Hastings, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeastern Elementary School?
Northeastern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Northeastern Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hastings?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeastern Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Hastings, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hastings on the city page.
Is Northeastern Elementary School a good school?
Northeastern Elementary School earns 27/100 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 Hastings Area School District?
Besides Northeastern Elementary School, Hastings Area School District also operates Hastings High School (804 students), Hastings Middle School (584 students), and Star Elementary School (287 students). See the Hastings Area School District district page for the complete list.
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