- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Traverse City, MI
Traverse Heights Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Traverse Heights Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263387006950
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Traverse Heights Elem School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #16 of 16
- schools in Traverse City · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Traverse Heights Elem School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Traverse Heights Elem School ranks #16 of 16 schools in Traverse City, MI.
School address
District: Traverse City Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263387006950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Traverse Heights Elem School grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 263387006950 · Traverse City, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 13.6:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: West Senior High (1,384 students)
Traverse Heights Elem School grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Traverse Heights Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Senior Hi
West Senior High
1,384 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,326 students
- West Middle Sc
West Middle School
1,081 students
- East Middle Sc
East Middle School
829 students
- Central Grade 510
Central Grade School
510 students
- This school 245
Traverse Heights Elem School
245 students
What this shows Traverse Heights Elem School reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Traverse Heights Elem School compares
Traverse Heights Elem School is a growing 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Michigan - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.9%
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
$14,801
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
18
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.1%
African American 9.0%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Traverse Heights Elem School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Traverse City Area Public Schools reports $14,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Traverse Heights Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Grade School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Traverse Heights Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Traverse City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Traverse Heights Elem School
How many students attend Traverse Heights Elem School?
Traverse Heights Elem School has 245 students enrolled. It is a public school in Traverse City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Traverse Heights Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Traverse Heights Elem School is 13.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% 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 Traverse Heights Elem School?
72.8% of students at Traverse Heights Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Traverse Heights Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Traverse Heights Elem School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Traverse City, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Traverse Heights Elem School?
Traverse Heights Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Traverse Heights Elem School rank among schools in Traverse City?
By Resource Investment Index, Traverse Heights Elem School ranks #16 of 16 schools in Traverse City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Traverse City on the city page.
What other schools are in Traverse City Area Public Schools?
Besides Traverse Heights Elem School, Traverse City Area Public Schools also operates West Senior High (1,384 students), Central High School (1,326 students), and West Middle School (1,081 students). See the Traverse City Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.