- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alpena, MI
Hinks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hinks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260273003986
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hinks Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Alpena · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hinks Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hinks Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Alpena, MI.
School address
District: Alpena Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260273003986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Hinks Elementary held near 138 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 260273003986 · Alpena, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 18.9:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Alpena High School (1,091 students)
Hinks Elementary held near 138 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hinks Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alpena High Sc
Alpena High School
1,091 students
- Thunder Bay Ju
Thunder Bay Junior High School
796 students
- Besser Element
Besser Elementary School
470 students
- Ella M White E
Ella M White Elementary
440 students
- Wilson Element 220
Wilson Elementary
220 students
- This school 132
Hinks Elementary
132 students
What this shows Hinks Elementary reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hinks Elementary compares
Hinks Elementary 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▼ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Michigan - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$13,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Hinks Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Alpena Public Schools reports $13,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hinks Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpena High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thunder Bay Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Besser Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ella M White Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hinks Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hinks Elementary
How many students attend Hinks Elementary?
Hinks Elementary has 132 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alpena, MI. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 138 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hinks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hinks Elementary is 18.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hinks Elementary?
53.3% of students at Hinks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hinks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hinks Elementary is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Alpena, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hinks Elementary?
Hinks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hinks Elementary rank among elementary schools in Alpena?
By Resource Investment Index, Hinks Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Alpena, 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 Alpena on the city page.
What other schools are in Alpena Public Schools?
Besides Hinks Elementary, Alpena Public Schools also operates Alpena High School (1,091 students), Thunder Bay Junior High School (796 students), and Besser Elementary School (470 students). See the Alpena Public Schools district page for the complete list.