- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Detroit, MI
Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260024301213Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #58 of 75
- schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 91.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary ranks #58 of 75 schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
District: Hope of Detroit Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260024301213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.7 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 260024301213 · Detroit, MI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
430 enr · 20.5:1 · 91.2% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh (582 students)
Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.7 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary compares
Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.2% | ▲ 68% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Michigan - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$11,503
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hope of Detroit Academy reports $11,503 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Detroit
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
1,002 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Munger Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
954 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
876 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
Standard public school
855 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Davison Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
765 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh
Standard public school
582 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~430 students)
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 public school in Detroit, MI. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary is 20.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 16/100 (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 Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary rank among schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary ranks #58 of 75 schools in Detroit, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Detroit on the city page.
What other schools are in Hope of Detroit Academy?
Besides Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary, Hope of Detroit Academy also operates Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh (582 students). See the Hope of Detroit Academy district page for the complete list.