Enrollment
287
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hoover School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hoover School
Hoover School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lincoln Park, Michigan, enrolling 287 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.6:1, Hoover School is leaner than roughly 91% of Michigan schools and 39% 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 82.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 287 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 406 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #127.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lincoln Park School District of the City of spends $17,618 per pupil, 30% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Lincoln Park School District of the City of also operates Lincoln Park High School (1,384 students) and Lincoln Park Middle School (1,089 students) alongside Hoover 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 School compares
Hoover 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,618
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lincoln Park School District of the City of, which includes Hoover School.
$17,618
Per student
+30%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 57.3%
Federal 12.6%
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 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
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
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 (~287 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hoover School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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