Enrollment
280
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hazel Park, MI
Hoover Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hoover Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261803005477
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoover Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Hazel Park · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoover Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Hazel Park, MI.
School address
District: Hazel Park School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 261803005477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hoover Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hoover Elementary School
Hoover Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hazel Park, Michigan, enrolling 280 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.2:1, Hoover Elementary School is leaner than roughly 89% of Michigan schools and 36% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 280 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 410 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #143.
Its student body is led by African American (58%) and White (36%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hazel Park School District of the City of spends $17,578 per pupil, 30% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Hazel Park School District of the City of also operates Hazel Park High School (567 students) and Hazel Park Junior High School (413 students) alongside Hoover Elementary 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 Hoover Elementary School compares
Hoover Elementary 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 36% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 11% in Michigan - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.4%
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
$17,578
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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
African American 58.2%
White 36.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Hoover Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hazel Park School District of the City of, which includes Hoover Elementary School.
$17,578
Per student
+30%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 49.4%
Federal 13.7%
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 Hoover Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazel Park Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| United Oaks Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Webb Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoover Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other 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 (~280 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hoover Elementary School
How many students attend Hoover Elementary School?
Hoover Elementary School has 280 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hazel Park, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoover Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoover Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 36% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% 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 Hoover Elementary School?
80.1% of students at Hoover Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoover Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hoover Elementary School is African American at 58.2% of enrollment, in Hazel Park, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoover Elementary School?
Hoover Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Hoover Elementary School rank among schools in Hazel Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Hazel Park, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hazel Park on the city page.
Is Hoover Elementary School a good school?
Hoover Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% 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 Hazel Park School District of the City of?
Besides Hoover Elementary School, Hazel Park School District of the City of also operates Hazel Park High School (567 students), Hazel Park Junior High School (413 students), and United Oaks Elementary School (363 students). See the Hazel Park School District of the City of district page for the complete list.
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