Enrollment
430
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260024301213 Charter school
Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary — Detroit, MI
Federal NCES profile for Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 20/100.
👥 Class size 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hope of Detroit Academy · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary reports 430 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 91.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 68% above the Michigan average and 76% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 42.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hope of Detroit Academy spends $11,987 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 5.3% from local sources (property taxes), 69.8% from the state, and 24.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.2% | ▲ 68% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 64% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
91.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 68% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 55% in Michigan — lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,987
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
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
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 430 Top 64% in Michigan — larger than 36% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 17.4:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 91.2% +68% vs state
NCES ID 260024301213
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.3%
African American 11.2%
White 2.1%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 42.1%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hope of Detroit Academy, which includes Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary.
$11,987
Per student
-24%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 5.3%
State 69.8%
Federal 24.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary
How many students attend Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary?
Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary has 430 students enrolled. It is a other school in DETROIT, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary?
91.2% of students at Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 86.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in DETROIT, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary?
Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.