Enrollment
466
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260001503885
David Hicks School — Inkster, MI
Federal NCES profile for David Hicks School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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: Wayne-Westland Community School District · 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)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How David Hicks School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
David Hicks School reports 466 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% 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 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 87.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 61% above the Michigan average and 68% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 70.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wayne-Westland Community School District spends $20,796 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.1% from local sources (property taxes), 56.0% from the state, and 10.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 David Hicks School 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.2% | ▲ 61% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 69% | — | — |
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
87.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 61% 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
14:1
students per teacher
— 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Michigan — lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
70.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,796
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 466 Top 69% in Michigan — larger than 31% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 14:1 -23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 87.2% +61% vs state
NCES ID 260001503885
Student demographics
African American 77.7%
White 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 77.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 70.0%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 44
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne-Westland Community School District, which includes David Hicks School.
$20,796
Per student
+31%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 33.1%
State 56.0%
Federal 10.9%
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
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about David Hicks School
How many students attend David Hicks School?
David Hicks School has 466 students enrolled. It is a other school in INKSTER, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Hicks School?
The student-teacher ratio at David Hicks School is 14:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 12% 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 David Hicks School?
87.2% of students at David Hicks School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David Hicks School?
The largest demographic group at David Hicks School is African American at 77.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in INKSTER, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David Hicks School?
David Hicks School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.