At a glance
Reported students
319
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
326.5
Herrington School: 319 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
20.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 449
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 34.5:1
What the reported data says about Herrington School
Herrington School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Pontiac. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Pontiac City School District. NCES reports 319 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.4:1, above the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (74.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.2%). English learners represent 7.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Herrington School
- 1How do the reported 20.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.1%
- Hispanic17.2%
- Black74.6%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pontiac City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Alcott School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
334 reported students
Rogers School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
280 reported students
Owen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
383 reported students
Whitman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
611 reported students
Kennedy Center
Other · Grades PK–12
57 reported students
Pontiac Academy for Student Success
High · Grades 09–12
7 reported students
Public schools near Herrington School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Walton Charter Academy | KG–08 | 763 | 1.8 mi |
| R Grant Graham Elem School Elementary · Avondale School District | KG–05 | 390 | 2.1 mi |
| Great Lakes Academy Elementary · Charter · Great Lakes Academy | KG–08 | 162 | 2.2 mi |
| Auburn Elementary School Elementary · Avondale School District | PK–05 | 333 | 2.2 mi |
| Rogers School Elementary · Pontiac City School District | KG–05 | 280 | 2.3 mi |
| Whitman Elementary School Elementary · Pontiac City School District | KG–05 | 611 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Herrington School
What grades does Herrington School serve?
Herrington School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pontiac City School District.
How many students attend Herrington School?
Herrington School reported 319 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 449 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Herrington School?
The calculated ratio is 20.4:1, based on 319 students and 15.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Herrington School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Herrington School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pontiac City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Herrington School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Herrington School in?
Herrington School is part of Pontiac City School District, based in Pontiac, MI, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Herrington School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Walton Charter Academy (1.8 mi), R Grant Graham Elem School (2.1 mi), Great Lakes Academy (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.