Enrollment
261
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hastings, MI
Southeastern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southeastern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261797005472
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeastern Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Hastings · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Southeastern Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeastern Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Hastings, MI.
School address
District: Hastings Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261797005472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southeastern Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southeastern Elementary School
Southeastern Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Hastings, Michigan, enrolling 261 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 261 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 448 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #282.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.2% 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 Southeastern 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 Southeastern Elementary School compares
Southeastern 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Michigan - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.2%
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
4
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 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 87.4%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Southeastern 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 Southeastern 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 Southeastern Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hastings Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeastern Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Star Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeastern 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
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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 (~261 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Southeastern Elementary School
How many students attend Southeastern Elementary School?
Southeastern Elementary School has 261 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hastings, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeastern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeastern Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Southeastern Elementary School?
67.3% of students at Southeastern Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeastern Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southeastern Elementary School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Hastings, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeastern Elementary School?
Southeastern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Southeastern Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hastings?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeastern Elementary School ranks #4 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 Southeastern Elementary School a good school?
Southeastern Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Hastings Area School District?
Besides Southeastern Elementary School, Hastings Area School District also operates Hastings High School (804 students), Hastings Middle School (584 students), and Northeastern Elementary School (306 students). See the Hastings Area School District district page for the complete list.
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