Houghton Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction WHITE LAKE, MI Grades PK–05 Suburb: Large Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI SchoolScore™ C (65.7)
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Houghton Elementary School
WHITE LAKE, MI 48386
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (65.7)
278
Students
19.4
Teachers
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
(248)698-9230
Phone
http://www.waterford.k12.mi.us
Website

Houghton Elementary School is a public school administered by the Waterford School District district in WHITE LAKE, MICHIGAN, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 278 students enrolled; a 14.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Michigan Elementary School Average
Enrollment
278.0
State avg: 372.0
▼ 25% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.32:1
State avg: 15.8:1
▼ 9% better
Free Lunch %
58.3%
State avg: 55.0%
▲ 6% worse
School Details
School Name
Houghton Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
263531007128
State School ID
MI-63300-00946
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
8080 ELIZABETH LAKE RD
City
WHITE LAKE
State
Michigan
ZIP Code
48386
County
Oakland County
Metro Area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
2611
State Leg. Upper
26023
State Leg. Lower
26051
Latitude
42.6443
Longitude
-83.4451
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
278
Total Students
👩‍🏫
19.4
Teachers FTE
📐
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
19.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)19.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 162 58.3%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Waterford School District
LEAID
2635310
State LEA ID
MI-63300
Phone
(248)706-4860
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
WATERFORD
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$153,001K
Federal Revenue
$18,477K
State Revenue
$81,213K
Local Revenue
$53,311K
Total Expenditure
$164,765K
Instruction Exp.
$70,001K
Support Services
$51,250K
Other Current Exp.
$5,162K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Houghton Elementary School

1
Dublin Elementary
WHITE LAKE · Elementary
1.3 mi
2
Beaumont Elementary School
WATERFORD · Elementary
1.5 mi
3
Oxbow Elementary School
WHITE LAKE · Elementary
2.2 mi
4
Knudsen Elementary School
WATERFORD · Elementary
2.7 mi
5
Riverside Elementary School
WATERFORD · Elementary
2.8 mi
6
Haviland Elementary School
WATERFORD · Elementary
3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Houghton Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Houghton Elementary School?
278 students are enrolled at Houghton Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Houghton Elementary School have?
Houghton Elementary School has 19.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does Houghton Elementary School serve?
Houghton Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Houghton Elementary School a charter school?
Houghton Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Houghton Elementary School located in?
Houghton Elementary School is located in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan area.
What school district does Houghton Elementary School belong to?
Houghton Elementary School is part of the Waterford School District school district.
How much does Waterford School District spend per student?
The Waterford School District district spends approximately $592,679,856 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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