Enrollment
416
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Howell, Michigan, enrolling 416 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.8% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Michigan average.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 436 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #336, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Howell's public schools, it stands alongside Hartland Virtual Academy (22 students): Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount.
Howell Public Schools also operates Howell High School (1,964 students) and Parker Middle School (1,011 students) alongside Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary.
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 Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary compares
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,672
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Howell Public Schools, which includes Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary.
$11,672
Per student
-14%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 54.8%
Federal 7.1%
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 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
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~416 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary a good school?
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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