- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Hope Middle School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 261848005534 · Holt, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 5.6:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Holt Senior High School (1,529 students)
Hope Middle School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hope Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holt Senior Hi
Holt Senior High School
1,529 students
- Holt Junior Hi
Holt Junior High School
713 students
- Elliott Elemen 457
Elliott Elementary School
457 students
- Wilcox Element 413
Wilcox Elementary School
413 students
- Dimondale Elem 381
Dimondale Elementary School
381 students
- This school 158
Hope Middle School
158 students
What this shows Hope Middle School reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hope Middle School compares
Hope Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,034
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Holt Public Schools reports $15,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~158 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.