Enrollment
158
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Holt, MI
Hope Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hope Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261848005534
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hope Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Holt · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hope Middle School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hope Middle School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Holt, MI.
School address
District: Holt Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261848005534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-68% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hope Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hope Middle School
Hope Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Holt, Michigan, enrolling 158 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.6:1, Hope Middle School is leaner than roughly 96% of Michigan schools and 68% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.3% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 158 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 233 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #81.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Two or More (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 94.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 61 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 158 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Holt Public Schools also operates Holt Senior High School (1,529 students) and Holt Junior High School (713 students) alongside Hope Middle 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 Hope Middle School compares
Hope Middle 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 | 5.6:1 | ▼ 68% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▼ 0% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
5.6:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 4% in Michigan - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
94.9%
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
$13,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 51.9%
Two or More 19.0%
African American 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Asian 4.4%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Hope Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holt Public Schools, which includes Hope Middle School.
$13,182
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 62.9%
Federal 6.3%
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 Hope Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holt Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elliott Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilcox Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimondale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hope Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary 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 (~158 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hope Middle School
How many students attend Hope Middle School?
Hope Middle School has 158 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Holt, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Middle School is 5.6:1, which is 68% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 64% 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 Hope Middle School?
54.3% of students at Hope Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hope Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hope Middle School is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Holt, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hope Middle School?
Hope Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Hope Middle School rank among elementary schools in Holt?
By Resource Investment Index, Hope Middle School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Holt, 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 Holt on the city page.
Is Hope Middle School a good school?
Hope Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% 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 Holt Public Schools?
Besides Hope Middle School, Holt Public Schools also operates Holt Senior High School (1,529 students), Holt Junior High School (713 students), and Elliott Elementary School (457 students). See the Holt Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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