Enrollment
541
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Trenton, MI
Richard C Hedke Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Richard C Hedke Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263390006954
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard C Hedke Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard C Hedke Elem School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard C Hedke Elem School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Trenton, MI.
School address
District: Trenton Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263390006954 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richard C Hedke Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richard C Hedke Elem School
Richard C Hedke Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Trenton, Michigan, enrolling 541 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 541 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 601 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #31, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Trenton Public Schools also operates Trenton High School (846 students) and Jesse L Anderson Elementary School (617 students) alongside Richard C Hedke Elem 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 Richard C Hedke Elem School compares
Richard C Hedke Elem 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 38% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,684
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Richard C Hedke Elem School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trenton Public Schools, which includes Richard C Hedke Elem School.
$15,684
Per student
+16%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.6%
State 55.5%
Federal 7.9%
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 Richard C Hedke Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jesse L Anderson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boyd W Arthurs Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard C Hedke Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other 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 (~541 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Richard C Hedke Elem School
How many students attend Richard C Hedke Elem School?
Richard C Hedke Elem School has 541 students enrolled. It is a public school in Trenton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard C Hedke Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard C Hedke Elem School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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 Richard C Hedke Elem School?
33.4% of students at Richard C Hedke Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard C Hedke Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Richard C Hedke Elem School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Trenton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard C Hedke Elem School?
Richard C Hedke Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Richard C Hedke Elem School rank among public schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard C Hedke Elem School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Trenton, 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 Trenton on the city page.
Is Richard C Hedke Elem School a good school?
Richard C Hedke Elem School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. 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 Trenton Public Schools?
Besides Richard C Hedke Elem School, Trenton Public Schools also operates Trenton High School (846 students), Jesse L Anderson Elementary School (617 students), and Boyd W Arthurs Middle School (578 students). See the Trenton Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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