- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, MI
Hugger Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hugger Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262994007575
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hugger Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hugger Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hugger Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Rochester, MI.
School address
District: Rochester Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262994007575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Hugger Elementary School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 262994007575 · Rochester, MI Other · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 20.5:1 · 7.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Rochester High School (1,682 students)
Hugger Elementary School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hugger Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rochester High
Rochester High School
1,682 students
- Rochester Adam
Rochester Adams High School
1,521 students
- Stoney Creek H
Stoney Creek High School
1,478 students
- Hart Middle Sc
Hart Middle School
999 students
- Van Hoosen Mid
Van Hoosen Middle School
906 students
- This school 512
Hugger Elementary School
512 students
What this shows Hugger Elementary School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hugger Elementary School compares
Hugger Elementary School 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 | 7.9% | ▼ 85% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 24% | - | - |
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.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Asian 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Hugger Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Rochester Community School District reports $14,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hugger Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rochester Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stoney Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hart Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Hoosen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hugger Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hugger Elementary School
How many students attend Hugger Elementary School?
Hugger Elementary School has 512 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, MI. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hugger Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hugger Elementary School 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 Hugger Elementary School?
7.9% of students at Hugger Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hugger Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hugger Elementary School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Rochester, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hugger Elementary School?
Hugger Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Hugger Elementary School rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Hugger Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Rochester, 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 Rochester Community School District?
Besides Hugger Elementary School, Rochester Community School District also operates Rochester High School (1,682 students), Rochester Adams High School (1,521 students), and Stoney Creek High School (1,478 students). See the Rochester Community School District district page for the complete list.