- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Hale Creek Elementary School grew from 215 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (+14.0%).
Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 263012006612 · Romulus, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 17.2:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Romulus Senior High School (518 students)
Hale Creek Elementary School grew from 215 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (+14.0%). Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hale Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Romulus Senior
Romulus Senior High School
518 students
- Romulus Middle
Romulus Middle School
423 students
- Wick Elementar
Wick Elementary School
281 students
- Romulus Elemen
Romulus Elementary School
262 students
- Barth Elementa
Barth Elementary School
233 students
- This school
Hale Creek Elementary School
223 students
What this shows Hale Creek Elementary School reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hale Creek Elementary School compares
Hale Creek Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,171
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Romulus Community Schools reports $18,171 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~223 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), up 30.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.