Enrollment
85
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 261293009030
Brenda Hague Early Learning Village — Ecorse, MI
Federal NCES profile for Brenda Hague Early Learning Village, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 63/100.
👥 Class size 63
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Ecorse Public Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brenda Hague Early Learning Village compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
PlainSchools publishes the actual federal measurements — enrollment, staffing, demographics, discipline, and finance — straight from the NCES Common Core of Data, CRDC, and F-33 surveys. No composite rating, no opinion-based score on top. You get the same raw numbers researchers and policymakers use, with benchmarks, spending context, and equity indicators computed from the same federal datasets. Full methodology linked below.
What this school's NCES data tells you
Brenda Hague Early Learning Village reports 85 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 49% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 42% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 91.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 69% above the Michigan average and 77% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ecorse Public Schools spends $22,651 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.0% from local sources (property taxes), 49.9% from the state, and 31.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brenda Hague Early Learning Village compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 49% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.9% | ▲ 69% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
91.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 69% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
— 49% below state mean
Top 7% in Michigan — lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$22,651
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 85 Top 12% in Michigan — larger than 88% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 9.3:1 -49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 91.9% +69% vs state
NCES ID 261293009030
Student demographics
African American 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
White 9.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Largest group: African American at 75.3% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ecorse Public Schools, which includes Brenda Hague Early Learning Village.
$22,651
Per student
+43%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.0%
State 49.9%
Federal 31.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
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- 316
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 67:1
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- —
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Frequently asked questions about Brenda Hague Early Learning Village
How many students attend Brenda Hague Early Learning Village?
Brenda Hague Early Learning Village has 85 students enrolled. It is a other school in ECORSE, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brenda Hague Early Learning Village?
The student-teacher ratio at Brenda Hague Early Learning Village is 9.3:1, which is 49% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brenda Hague Early Learning Village?
91.9% of students at Brenda Hague Early Learning Village are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brenda Hague Early Learning Village?
The largest demographic group at Brenda Hague Early Learning Village is African American at 75.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in ECORSE, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brenda Hague Early Learning Village?
Brenda Hague Early Learning Village has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.