- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Howell, MI
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261872001524
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Howell · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Howell, MI.
School address
District: Howell Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261872001524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 261872001524 · Howell, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 14.9:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Howell High School (1,964 students)
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howell High Sc
Howell High School
1,964 students
- Parker Middle
Parker Middle School
1,011 students
- Highlander Way
Highlander Way Middle School
789 students
- Three Fires El 753
Three Fires Elementary
753 students
- Southwest Elem 526
Southwest Elementary School
526 students
- This school 416
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary
416 students
What this shows Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary compares
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 65% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$13,222
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.6%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Howell Public Schools reports $13,222 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parker Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highlander Way Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Three Fires Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Howell
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary
How many students attend Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary?
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary has 416 students enrolled. It is a public school in Howell, MI. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% 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 Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary?
18.8% of students at Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Howell, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary?
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary rank among schools in Howell?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Howell, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Howell on the city page.
What other schools are in Howell Public Schools?
Besides Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary, Howell Public Schools also operates Howell High School (1,964 students), Parker Middle School (1,011 students), and Highlander Way Middle School (789 students). See the Howell Public Schools district page for the complete list.