- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Highland, MI
Spring Mills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Spring Mills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261899005583
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Mills Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Highland · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Mills Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Mills Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Highland, MI.
School address
District: Huron Valley Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261899005583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Spring Mills Elementary School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 261899005583 · Highland, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 19.3:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Milford High School (1,193 students)
Spring Mills Elementary School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Spring Mills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milford High S
Milford High School
1,193 students
- Lakeland High
Lakeland High School
1,012 students
- Muir Middle Sc
Muir Middle School
656 students
- Oak Valley Mid
Oak Valley Middle School
531 students
- White Lake Mid
White Lake Middle School
525 students
- This school 424
Spring Mills Elementary School
424 students
What this shows Spring Mills Elementary School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Mills Elementary School compares
Spring Mills Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 41% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$14,850
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Spring Mills Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Huron Valley Schools reports $14,850 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Mills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Muir Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Lake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Mills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Mills Elementary School
How many students attend Spring Mills Elementary School?
Spring Mills Elementary School has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Highland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Mills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Mills Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Mills Elementary School?
31.9% of students at Spring Mills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Mills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Spring Mills Elementary School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Highland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Mills Elementary School?
Spring Mills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Spring Mills Elementary School rank among public schools in Highland?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Mills Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Highland, 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 Highland on the city page.
What other schools are in Huron Valley Schools?
Besides Spring Mills Elementary School, Huron Valley Schools also operates Milford High School (1,193 students), Lakeland High School (1,012 students), and Muir Middle School (656 students). See the Huron Valley Schools district page for the complete list.