Enrollment
389
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hart, MI
Spitler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Spitler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261786005452
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spitler Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hart · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Spitler Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spitler Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hart, MI.
School address
District: Hart Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261786005452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spitler Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spitler Elementary School
Spitler Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Hart, Michigan, enrolling 389 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.4:1, Spitler Elementary School is leaner than roughly 89% of Michigan schools and 35% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 389 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 591 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #146.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hart Public School District also operates Hart High School (422 students) and Hart Middle School (381 students) alongside Spitler 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 Spitler Elementary School compares
Spitler 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 35% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 11% in Michigan - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.3%
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
$12,665
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
2
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 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 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Spitler Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hart Public School District, which includes Spitler Elementary School.
$12,665
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 49.2%
Federal 17.9%
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 Spitler Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hart High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hart Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spitler Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~389 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Spitler Elementary School
How many students attend Spitler Elementary School?
Spitler Elementary School has 389 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hart, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spitler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spitler Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 35% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% 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 Spitler Elementary School?
66.1% of students at Spitler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spitler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Spitler Elementary School is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Hart, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spitler Elementary School?
Spitler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Spitler Elementary School rank among public schools in Hart?
By Resource Investment Index, Spitler Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hart, 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 Hart on the city page.
Is Spitler Elementary School a good school?
Spitler Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% 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 Hart Public School District?
Besides Spitler Elementary School, Hart Public School District also operates Hart High School (422 students) and Hart Middle School (381 students). See the Hart Public School District district page for the complete list.
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