Enrollment
422
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fenton, MI
Torrey Hill Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Torrey Hill Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262067005732
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Torrey Hill Intermediate School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Fenton · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Torrey Hill Intermediate School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Torrey Hill Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Fenton, MI.
School address
District: Lake Fenton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262067005732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Torrey Hill Intermediate School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Torrey Hill Intermediate School
Torrey Hill Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Fenton, Michigan, enrolling 422 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 422 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 553 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #378.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 422 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Lake Fenton Community Schools also operates Lake Fenton High School (646 students) and West Shore Elementary School (505 students) alongside Torrey Hill Intermediate 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 Torrey Hill Intermediate School compares
Torrey Hill Intermediate 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$11,951
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Torrey Hill Intermediate School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Fenton Community Schools, which includes Torrey Hill Intermediate School.
$11,951
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 62.7%
Federal 7.2%
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 Torrey Hill Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Fenton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Shore Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Fenton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Torrey Hill Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~422 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Torrey Hill Intermediate School
How many students attend Torrey Hill Intermediate School?
Torrey Hill Intermediate School has 422 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fenton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Torrey Hill Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Torrey Hill Intermediate School is 18.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Torrey Hill Intermediate School?
28.1% of students at Torrey Hill Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Torrey Hill Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Torrey Hill Intermediate School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Fenton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Torrey Hill Intermediate School?
Torrey Hill Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Torrey Hill Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Fenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Torrey Hill Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Fenton, 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 Fenton on the city page.
Is Torrey Hill Intermediate School a good school?
Torrey Hill Intermediate School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Lake Fenton Community Schools?
Besides Torrey Hill Intermediate School, Lake Fenton Community Schools also operates Lake Fenton High School (646 students), West Shore Elementary School (505 students), and Lake Fenton Middle School (444 students). See the Lake Fenton Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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