- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Spitler Elementary School shrank from 425 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 261786005452 · Hart, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 11.4:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Hart High School (422 students)
Spitler Elementary School shrank from 425 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Spitler Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hart High Scho
Hart High School
422 students
- This school
Spitler Elementary School
389 students
- Hart Middle Sc
Hart Middle School
381 students
What this shows Spitler Elementary School reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spitler Elementary School compares
Spitler Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,129
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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
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.
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
District finance for Hart Public School District reports $15,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~389 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), down 22.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.