Enrollment
129
Elementary
DISTRICT 247 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HEMLOCK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 261818005486
Hemlock Elementary School
200 WILSON ST, HEMLOCK, MI 48626 · (989) 642-5221 · Saginaw County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL129 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
33%
42 students
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 129 | 100% |
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Hemlock Public School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Hemlock Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlock Elementary School this school | 129 | 32.6% | N/A |
| Britton Deerfield SchoolDeerfield Building DEERFIELD | 130 | 36.2% | N/A |
| Luther C Klager Elem School MANCHESTER | 163 | 30.1% | N/A |
| Lakewood Early Childhood Center WOODLAND | 134 | 30.6% | N/A |
| Gaines Elementary School GAINES | 93 | 35.5% | N/A |
| Country Elementary School PINCKNEY | 192 | 26.0% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Hemlock Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Saginaw County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 129 | #1,545 of 1,630 | #31 of 31 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 32.6% | #1,184 of 1,563 | #26 of 31 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
129
+12 (+10%) vs 2020
-15% since 1990-91, when it was 152
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
was 14.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 129 | 10.9 | 11.8:1 | 33% (42) |
| 2023-24 | 118 | 10.5 | 11.2:1 | 47% (56) |
| 2022-23 | 106 | 9.6 | 11.0:1 | 36% (38) |
| 2020-21 | 117 | 8 | 14.6:1 | 36% (42) |
| 2017-18 | 27 | 3.3 | 8.3:1 | 44% (12) |
| 2015-16 | 27 | 3 | 9.0:1 | 48% (13) |
| 2010-11 | 245 | 14 | 17.5:1 | 31% (76) |
| 2000-01 | 118 | 5 | 23.6:1 | 16% (19) |
| 1990-91 | 152 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Hemlock Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 378% (27 to 129); teachers up 235% (3.3 to 10.9).
About Hemlock Elementary School
Hemlock Elementary School is a small elementary school in HEMLOCK, Michigan, administered by Hemlock Public School District. The grade span is pre-K through kindergarten, and enrollment is 129 students. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Michigan is about 369, so this school runs 65% smaller than that.
The district, Hemlock Public School District, operates 5 schools serving 1,239 students.
Federal enrollment data show Hemlock Elementary School is 92% White. After that, the student body is 4% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. Among all residents of Saginaw County, the White share is about 71%. Pick two students at random and there is a 15% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Its 10.9 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 11.8:1. This ratio sits 4.0 below the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 33%. The rate at public schools in Saginaw County averages 59%, higher than here.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Saginaw County show that the median household income is $60,622, roughly 24% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 14%. Hemlock Elementary School is one of 75 public schools in the county.
The closest public school to Hemlock Elementary School is Hemlock High School, about 0.2 miles away. Hemlock Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with 4 others within five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Distant, meaning it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment grew 10% from its 2020-21 level of 117. The ratio was 14.6:1 in 2020-21 and 11.8:1 in 2024-25.
If you have questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Hemlock Elementary School, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Saginaw County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
188,665
Census ACS
Median income
$60,622
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
75
25,621 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hemlock Public School District
- KC Ling Elementary SchoolElementary · 365 students
- Hemlock Middle SchoolMiddle · 350 students
- Hemlock High SchoolHigh · 341 students
- Hemlock VirtualHigh · 54 students
Other schools in HEMLOCK
- KC Ling Elementary SchoolElementary · 365 students
- Hemlock Middle SchoolMiddle · 350 students
- Hemlock High SchoolHigh · 341 students
- Hemlock VirtualHigh · 54 students
Other Hemlock Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 3 states are named Hemlock Elementary. Hemlock Elementary School is the 4th largest of the 4.
- HEMLOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBAY SHORE, NY · 609 students
- Hemlock ElementaryFontana, CA · 426 students
- Hemlock ElementaryVacaville, CA · 413 students
Nearby schools
- Hemlock High School0.2 mi · 341
- Hemlock Virtual0.2 mi · 54
- Hemlock Middle School0.2 mi · 350
- KC Ling Elementary School0.3 mi · 365
- Merrill Elementary School5.1 mi · 196
- Merrill High School5.4 mi · 165
Frequently asked questions
About Hemlock Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Hemlock Elementary School?
Hemlock Elementary School enrolls approximately 129 students in grades PK-KG.
Is Hemlock Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Hemlock Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-KG.
How many teachers does Hemlock Elementary School have?
Hemlock Elementary School employs 11 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.
What is the student diversity at Hemlock Elementary School?
Student demographics at Hemlock Elementary School are roughly 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Two or more.
What district is Hemlock Elementary School in?
Hemlock Elementary School is part of Hemlock Public School District.
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