- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hartford, MI
Redwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Redwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261788008824
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redwood Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 516
- students enrolled
Redwood Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hartford Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261788008824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Redwood Elementary shrank from 567 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 261788008824 · Hartford, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 15.2:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartford High School (379 students)
Redwood Elementary shrank from 567 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Redwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Redwood Elementary
516 students
- Hartford High
Hartford High School
379 students
- Hartford Middl
Hartford Middle School
321 students
- Hartford Alter 122
Hartford Alternative Education
122 students
What this shows Redwood Elementary reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redwood Elementary compares
Redwood Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Michigan - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$12,631
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
18
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.5%
White 34.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Redwood Elementary is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hartford Public Schools reports $12,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Redwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartford Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartford Alternative Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Redwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~516 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Redwood Elementary
How many students attend Redwood Elementary?
Redwood Elementary has 516 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hartford, MI. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Redwood Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Redwood Elementary?
75.8% of students at Redwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Redwood Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment, in Hartford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redwood Elementary?
Redwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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).
What other schools are in Hartford Public Schools?
Besides Redwood Elementary, Hartford Public Schools also operates Hartford High School (379 students), Hartford Middle School (321 students), and Hartford Alternative Education (122 students). See the Hartford Public Schools district page for the complete list.