- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Hopkins Middle School shrank from 349 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 261857001222 · Hopkins, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 18.9:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Hopkins High School (477 students)
Hopkins Middle School shrank from 349 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hopkins Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hopkins High S
Hopkins High School
477 students
- Hopkins Elemen
Hopkins Elementary School
393 students
- This school
Hopkins Middle School
321 students
- Sycamore Eleme
Sycamore Elementary School
224 students
What this shows Hopkins Middle School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hopkins Middle School compares
Hopkins Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,939
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
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.
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
District finance for Hopkins Public Schools reports $13,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~321 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.