- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln Park, MI
Hoover School
Federal NCES profile for Hoover School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262160005860
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoover School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Lincoln Park · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoover School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Lincoln Park, MI.
School address
District: Lincoln Park School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 262160005860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Hoover School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 262160005860 · Lincoln Park, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 10.6:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Park High School (1,384 students)
Hoover School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hoover School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Park H
Lincoln Park High School
1,384 students
- Lincoln Park M
Lincoln Park Middle School
1,089 students
- Lafayette Scho 441
Lafayette School
441 students
- Keppen School 332
Keppen School
332 students
- Earl F Carr Sc 311
Earl F Carr School
311 students
- This school 287
Hoover School
287 students
What this shows Hoover School reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hoover School compares
Hoover School 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 39% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 51% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 9% in Michigan - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.1%
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
$19,415
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
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.5%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
African American 16.4%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Hoover School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lincoln Park School District of the City of reports $19,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hoover School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keppen School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Earl F Carr School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoover School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hoover School
How many students attend Hoover School?
Hoover School has 287 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln Park, MI. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoover School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoover School is 10.6:1, which is 39% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% 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 School?
82.0% of students at Hoover School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoover School?
The largest demographic group at Hoover School is White at 41.5% of enrollment, in Lincoln Park, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoover School?
Hoover 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 Hoover School rank among schools in Lincoln Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoover School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Lincoln 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 Lincoln Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Park School District of the City of?
Besides Hoover School, Lincoln Park School District of the City of also operates Lincoln Park High School (1,384 students), Lincoln Park Middle School (1,089 students), and Lafayette School (441 students). See the Lincoln Park School District of the City of district page for the complete list.