- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Holbrook School shrank from 203 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (-18.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 261752005422 · Hamtramck, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 10.9:1 · 91.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamtramck High School (926 students)
Holbrook School shrank from 203 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (-18.7%). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Holbrook School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamtramck High
Hamtramck High School
926 students
- Dickinson East
Dickinson East Elementary School
529 students
- Dickinson West
Dickinson West Elementary School
422 students
- Kosciuszko Sch 279
Kosciuszko School
279 students
- Tau Beta Schoo 261
Tau Beta School
261 students
- This school 186
Holbrook School
186 students
What this shows Holbrook School reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holbrook School compares
Holbrook School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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.
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
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
- 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.
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 (~186 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), down 38.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.