Enrollment
393
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hopkins, MI
Hopkins Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hopkins Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261857005541
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopkins Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hopkins · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopkins Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hopkins, MI.
School address
District: Hopkins Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261857005541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hopkins Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hopkins Elementary School
Hopkins Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hopkins, Michigan, enrolling 393 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 393 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 663 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #500, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1572 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hopkins Public Schools also operates Hopkins High School (477 students) and Hopkins Middle School (321 students) alongside Hopkins Elementary 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 Hopkins Elementary School compares
Hopkins Elementary 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 34% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$12,308
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Hopkins Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hopkins Public Schools, which includes Hopkins Elementary School.
$12,308
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 63.5%
Federal 8.9%
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 Hopkins Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopkins Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopkins Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~393 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hopkins Elementary School
How many students attend Hopkins Elementary School?
Hopkins Elementary School has 393 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hopkins, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopkins Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopkins Elementary School?
36.0% of students at Hopkins Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopkins Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hopkins Elementary School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Hopkins, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopkins Elementary School?
Hopkins Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hopkins Elementary School rank among public schools in Hopkins?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hopkins, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hopkins on the city page.
Is Hopkins Elementary School a good school?
Hopkins Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Hopkins Public Schools?
Besides Hopkins Elementary School, Hopkins Public Schools also operates Hopkins High School (477 students), Hopkins Middle School (321 students), and Sycamore Elementary School (224 students). See the Hopkins Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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