- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Michael Hamady Elementary School shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (-12.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 263597009026 · Flint, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
131 enr · 11.9:1 · 96.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamady Community High School (397 students)
Michael Hamady Elementary School shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (-12.3%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Michael Hamady Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamady Communi
Hamady Community High School
397 students
- Colonel Donald
Colonel Donald Mcmonagle Elementary School
304 students
- Academy West A
Academy West Alternative Education
199 students
- Hamady Middle 154
Hamady Middle School
154 students
- This school 131
Michael Hamady Elementary School
131 students
What this shows Michael Hamady Elementary School reports 131 students on the CCD universe file.
How Michael Hamady Elementary School compares
Michael Hamady Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,854
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
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.
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
District finance for Westwood Heights Schools reports $13,854 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~131 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), down 22.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.