At a glance
Reported students
541
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
597.5
Richard C Hedke Elem School: 541 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
15.4:1 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
- 507
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Richard C Hedke Elem School
Richard C Hedke Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Trenton. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Trenton Public Schools. NCES reports 541 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, close to 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 White (77.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.9%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Richard C Hedke Elem School
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.13 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.48
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.6%
- Hispanic10.9%
- Black5.2%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4.4%
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 Trenton Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
617 reported students
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
578 reported students
Trenton High School
High · Grades 09–12
846 reported students
Public schools near Richard C Hedke Elem 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse L Anderson Elementary School Elementary · Trenton Public Schools | PK–05 | 617 | 1.2 mi |
| Yake Elementary School Elementary · Woodhaven-Brownstown School District | PK–04 | 373 | 1.3 mi |
| Erving Elementary School Elementary · Woodhaven-Brownstown School District | PK–04 | 379 | 1.9 mi |
| Frank E Weiss Elem School Elementary · Gibraltar School District | PK–05 | 285 | 2 mi |
| Bates Elementary School Elementary · Woodhaven-Brownstown School District | PK–04 | 379 | 2.3 mi |
| Riverview Early Childhood Center Elementary · Riverview Community School District | PK–KG | 0 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Richard C Hedke Elem School
What grades does Richard C Hedke Elem School serve?
Richard C Hedke Elem School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Trenton Public Schools.
How many students attend Richard C Hedke Elem School?
Richard C Hedke Elem School reported 541 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 507 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Richard C Hedke Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 541 students and 35.13 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 Richard C Hedke Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Richard C Hedke Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Trenton Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Richard C Hedke Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Richard C Hedke Elem School in?
Richard C Hedke Elem School is part of Trenton Public Schools, based in Trenton, MI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Richard C Hedke Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jesse L Anderson Elementary School (1.2 mi), Yake Elementary School (1.3 mi), Erving Elementary School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.