Enrollment
321
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hopkins, MI
Hopkins Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hopkins Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261857001222
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopkins Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hopkins · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopkins Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hopkins, MI.
School address
District: Hopkins Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261857001222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hopkins Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hopkins Middle School
Hopkins Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Hopkins, Michigan, enrolling 321 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 321 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 407 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #205.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 214 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Hopkins Public Schools also operates Hopkins High School (477 students) and Hopkins Elementary School (393 students) alongside Hopkins Middle 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 Middle School compares
Hopkins Middle 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 49% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Michigan - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.3%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Hopkins Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopkins Elementary 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 Middle 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
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle 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 (~321 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hopkins Middle School
How many students attend Hopkins Middle School?
Hopkins Middle School has 321 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hopkins, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkins Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopkins Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopkins Middle School?
27.5% of students at Hopkins Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopkins Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hopkins Middle School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Hopkins, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopkins Middle School?
Hopkins Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Hopkins?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopkins Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School a good school?
Hopkins Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Middle School, Hopkins Public Schools also operates Hopkins High School (477 students), Hopkins Elementary School (393 students), and Sycamore Elementary School (224 students). See the Hopkins Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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