- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Northeastern Elementary School held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 261797005468 · Hastings, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 17:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Hastings High School (804 students)
Northeastern Elementary School held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Northeastern Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hastings High
Hastings High School
804 students
- Hastings Middl
Hastings Middle School
584 students
- This school 306
Northeastern Elementary School
306 students
- Star Elementar 287
Star Elementary School
287 students
- Southeastern E 261
Southeastern Elementary School
261 students
- Central Elemen 239
Central Elementary School
239 students
What this shows Northeastern Elementary School reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeastern Elementary School compares
Northeastern 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,253
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Hastings Area School District reports $13,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~306 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.