Enrollment
430
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+17% 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
What stands out at Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary
Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 430 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.2% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 430 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 336 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #273, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Detroit's public schools, it stands alongside Earhart Elementarymiddle School (1,002 students): Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.5:1 vs 20.4:1).
Its district, Hope of Detroit Academy, also runs Hope of Detroit Academy Middlehigh (582 students).
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 of Detroit Academy Elementary compares
Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,061
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
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
- 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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hope of Detroit Academy, which includes Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary.
$11,061
Per student
-18%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
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 (~430 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary a good school?
Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of 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 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.
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