Enrollment
450
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 262994000241
Hamlin Elementary School — Rochester Hills, MI
Federal NCES profile for Hamlin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 54
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: Rochester 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)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamlin Elementary 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
Hamlin Elementary School reports 450 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% 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 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 16.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 71% below the Michigan average and 69% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rochester Community School District spends $14,855 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.3% from local sources (property taxes), 65.4% from the state, and 5.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Hamlin Elementary 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 71% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 67% | — | — |
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
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 71% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 62% in Michigan — lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$14,855
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 450 Top 67% in Michigan — larger than 33% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 18:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 16.0% -71% vs state
NCES ID 262994000241
Student demographics
White 55.6%
Asian 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester Community School District, which includes Hamlin Elementary School.
$14,855
Per student
-6%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 65.4%
Federal 5.3%
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
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
Similar other schools in Rochester Hills
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rochester High School
Standard public school
1,682 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Rochester Adams High School
Standard public school
1,521 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Stoney Creek High School
Standard public school
1,478 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Hart Middle School
Standard public school
999 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Van Hoosen Middle School
Standard public school
906 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
West Middle School
Standard public school
784 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hamlin Elementary School
How many students attend Hamlin Elementary School?
Hamlin Elementary School has 450 students enrolled. It is a other school in ROCHESTER HILLS, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamlin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamlin Elementary School is 18:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 13% higher 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 Hamlin Elementary School?
16.0% of students at Hamlin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamlin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hamlin Elementary School is White at 55.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in ROCHESTER HILLS, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamlin Elementary School?
Hamlin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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.