Enrollment
131
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Flint, MI
Michael Hamady Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Michael Hamady Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263597009026
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Michael Hamady Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 96.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Michael Hamady Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Michael Hamady Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Flint, MI.
School address
District: Westwood Heights Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263597009026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Michael Hamady Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Michael Hamady Elementary School
Michael Hamady Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Flint, Michigan, enrolling 131 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.9:1, Michael Hamady Elementary School is leaner than roughly 88% of Michigan schools and 32% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 96.6% of students qualify for free meals, 78% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 131 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 96 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #49.
Its student body is predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Flint's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dye Elementary School (559 students): Michael Hamady Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 18:1).
Westwood Heights Schools also operates Hamady Community High School (397 students) and Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School (304 students) alongside Michael Hamady 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 Michael Hamady Elementary School compares
Michael Hamady 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 32% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.6% | ▲ 78% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
131
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 12% in Michigan - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.3%
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
$12,792
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
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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
African American 82.4%
White 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Michael Hamady Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westwood Heights Schools, which includes Michael Hamady Elementary School.
$12,792
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.4%
State 69.0%
Federal 18.6%
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 Michael Hamady Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamady Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy West Alternative Education | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamady Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Michael Hamady Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Flint
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dye Elementary School
Standard public school
559 students 18:1 students per teacher
Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School
Standard public school
362 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Randels Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 13:1 students per teacher
Greater Heights Academy
Standard public school
188 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Eagles Nest Academy
Standard public school
154 students 51.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~131 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Michael Hamady Elementary School
How many students attend Michael Hamady Elementary School?
Michael Hamady Elementary School has 131 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Flint, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michael Hamady Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Michael Hamady Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 32% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Michael Hamady Elementary School?
96.6% of students at Michael Hamady Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michael Hamady Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Michael Hamady Elementary School is African American at 82.4% of enrollment, in Flint, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michael Hamady Elementary School?
Michael Hamady Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Michael Hamady Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, Michael Hamady Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Flint, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Flint on the city page.
Is Michael Hamady Elementary School a good school?
Michael Hamady Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% 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 Westwood Heights Schools?
Besides Michael Hamady Elementary School, Westwood Heights Schools also operates Hamady Community High School (397 students), Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School (304 students), and Academy West Alternative Education (199 students). See the Westwood Heights Schools district page for the complete list.
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