- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Novi, MI
Hickory Woods Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hickory Woods Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263516007674
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickory Woods Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Novi · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hickory Woods Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Woods Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Novi, MI.
School address
District: Walled Lake Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263516007674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Hickory Woods Elementary School held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 263516007674 · Novi, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 14.3:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Walled Lake Northern High School (1,383 students)
Hickory Woods Elementary School held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hickory Woods Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walled Lake No
Walled Lake Northern High School
1,383 students
- Walled Lake Ce
Walled Lake Central High School
1,182 students
- Walled Lake We
Walled Lake Western High School
1,033 students
- Clifford H Sma
Clifford H Smart Middle School
888 students
- Walnut Creek M
Walnut Creek Middle School
641 students
- This school 499
Hickory Woods Elementary School
499 students
What this shows Hickory Woods Elementary School reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hickory Woods Elementary School compares
Hickory Woods Elementary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 54% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,362
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat 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
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.5%
Asian 25.7%
African American 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Hickory Woods Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Walled Lake Consolidated Schools reports $15,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hickory Woods Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walled Lake Northern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walled Lake Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walled Lake Western High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clifford H Smart Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickory Woods Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hickory Woods Elementary School
How many students attend Hickory Woods Elementary School?
Hickory Woods Elementary School has 499 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Novi, MI. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Woods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Woods Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% lower 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 Hickory Woods Elementary School?
24.8% of students at Hickory Woods Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hickory Woods Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hickory Woods Elementary School is White at 42.5% of enrollment, in Novi, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickory Woods Elementary School?
Hickory Woods Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Hickory Woods Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Novi?
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Woods Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Novi, 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 Novi on the city page.
What other schools are in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools?
Besides Hickory Woods Elementary School, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools also operates Walled Lake Northern High School (1,383 students), Walled Lake Central High School (1,182 students), and Walled Lake Western High School (1,033 students). See the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.