- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Inkster, MI
David Hicks School
Federal NCES profile for David Hicks School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260001503885
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David Hicks School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Inkster · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 87.2%
- free-lunch eligible
David Hicks School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David Hicks School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Inkster, MI.
School address
District: Wayne-Westland Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260001503885 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
David Hicks School held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 260001503885 · Inkster, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 16.1:1 · 87.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: John Glenn High School (1,368 students)
David Hicks School held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
David Hicks School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Glenn Hig
John Glenn High School
1,368 students
- Wayne Memorial
Wayne Memorial High School
1,257 students
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson Middle School
768 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
619 students
- Adams Middle S
Adams Middle School
591 students
- This school 466
David Hicks School
466 students
What this shows David Hicks School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How David Hicks School compares
David Hicks School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.2% | ▲ 61% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
70.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,347
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, David Hicks School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Wayne-Westland Community School District reports $21,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How David Hicks School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adlai Stevenson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David Hicks School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Inkster
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about David Hicks School
How many students attend David Hicks School?
David Hicks School has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Inkster, MI. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Hicks School?
The student-teacher ratio at David Hicks School is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Inkster, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David Hicks School?
David Hicks School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does David Hicks School rank among schools in Inkster?
By Resource Investment Index, David Hicks School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Inkster, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Inkster on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne-Westland Community School District?
Besides David Hicks School, Wayne-Westland Community School District also operates John Glenn High School (1,368 students), Wayne Memorial High School (1,257 students), and Adlai Stevenson Middle School (768 students). See the Wayne-Westland Community School District district page for the complete list.