- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Hoover Elementary School shrank from 266 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 261803005477 · Hazel Park, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 11.2:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazel Park High School (567 students)
Hoover Elementary School shrank from 266 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hoover Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazel Park Hig
Hazel Park High School
567 students
- Hazel Park Jun
Hazel Park Junior High School
413 students
- United Oaks El
United Oaks Elementary School
363 students
- Invest Rooseve
Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School
332 students
- Webb Elementar
Webb Elementary School
328 students
- This school
Hoover Elementary School
280 students
What this shows Hoover Elementary School reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hoover Elementary School compares
Hoover Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,621
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Hazel Park School District of the City of reports $20,621 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~280 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), down 17.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.