Enrollment
186
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamtramck, MI
Holbrook School
Federal NCES profile for Holbrook School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261752005422
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holbrook School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Hamtramck · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Holbrook School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holbrook School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hamtramck, MI.
School address
District: Hamtramck School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 261752005422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holbrook School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holbrook School
Holbrook School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hamtramck, Michigan, enrolling 186 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.9:1, Holbrook School is leaner than roughly 90% of Michigan schools and 38% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 91.6% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 186 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 197 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #82.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hamtramck School District of the City of spends $16,418 per pupil, 22% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hamtramck's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dickinson West Elementary School (422 students): Holbrook School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.9:1 vs 16.2:1).
Hamtramck School District of the City of also operates Hamtramck High School (926 students) and Dickinson East Elementary School (529 students) alongside Holbrook 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 Holbrook School compares
Holbrook 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 38% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 69% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 10% in Michigan - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$16,418
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 + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 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
White 80.6%
African American 9.1%
Asian 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Holbrook School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamtramck School District of the City of, which includes Holbrook School.
$16,418
Per student
+22%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 63.4%
Federal 20.4%
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 Holbrook School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamtramck High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dickinson East Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dickinson West Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kosciuszko School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tau Beta School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holbrook School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Hamtramck
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~186 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Holbrook School
How many students attend Holbrook School?
Holbrook School has 186 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamtramck, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holbrook School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holbrook School is 10.9:1, which is 38% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% 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 Holbrook School?
91.6% of students at Holbrook School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holbrook School?
The largest demographic group at Holbrook School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Hamtramck, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holbrook School?
Holbrook School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Holbrook School rank among elementary schools in Hamtramck?
By Resource Investment Index, Holbrook School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Hamtramck, 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 Hamtramck on the city page.
Is Holbrook School a good school?
Holbrook School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools. 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 Hamtramck School District of the City of?
Besides Holbrook School, Hamtramck School District of the City of also operates Hamtramck High School (926 students), Dickinson East Elementary School (529 students), and Dickinson West Elementary School (422 students). See the Hamtramck School District of the City of district page for the complete list.
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