Enrollment
223
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Romulus, MI
Hale Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hale Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263012006612
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hale Creek Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Romulus · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hale Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hale Creek Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Romulus, MI.
School address
District: Romulus Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263012006612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hale Creek Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hale Creek Elementary School
Hale Creek Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Romulus, Michigan, enrolling 223 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 83.7% of students qualify for free meals, 54% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 223 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 305 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #236, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and White (23%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 88.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Romulus Community Schools spends $16,226 per pupil, 20% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Romulus Community Schools also operates Romulus Senior High School (518 students) and Romulus Middle School (423 students) alongside Hale Creek Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hale Creek Elementary School compares
Hale Creek Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Michigan - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
88.3%
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
$16,226
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 65.9%
White 23.3%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Hale Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Romulus Community Schools, which includes Hale Creek Elementary School.
$16,226
Per student
+20%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.9%
State 28.1%
Federal 17.0%
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.
How Hale Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romulus Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Romulus Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wick Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Romulus Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barth Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hale Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~223 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hale Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Hale Creek Elementary School?
Hale Creek Elementary School has 223 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Romulus, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hale Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hale Creek Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Hale Creek Elementary School?
83.7% of students at Hale Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hale Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hale Creek Elementary School is African American at 65.9% of enrollment, in Romulus, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hale Creek Elementary School?
Hale Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hale Creek Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Romulus?
By Resource Investment Index, Hale Creek Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Romulus, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Romulus on the city page.
Is Hale Creek Elementary School a good school?
Hale Creek Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Romulus Community Schools?
Besides Hale Creek Elementary School, Romulus Community Schools also operates Romulus Senior High School (518 students), Romulus Middle School (423 students), and Wick Elementary School (281 students). See the Romulus Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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