- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Three Rivers, MI
Ruth Hoppin School
Federal NCES profile for Ruth Hoppin School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263384006929
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruth Hoppin School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Three Rivers · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruth Hoppin School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Hoppin School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Three Rivers, MI.
School address
District: Three Rivers Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263384006929 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Ruth Hoppin School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 263384006929 · Three Rivers, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 17.2:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Three Rivers High School (632 students)
Ruth Hoppin School held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ruth Hoppin School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Three Rivers H
Three Rivers High School
632 students
- Three Rivers M
Three Rivers Middle School
476 students
- Andrews Elemen
Andrews Elementary School
296 students
- This school
Ruth Hoppin School
293 students
- Park Elementar
Park Elementary School
262 students
- Norton Element 186
Norton Elementary School
186 students
What this shows Ruth Hoppin School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruth Hoppin School compares
Ruth Hoppin 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▼ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Michigan - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$15,120
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
4
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Ruth Hoppin School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Three Rivers Community Schools reports $15,120 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruth Hoppin School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Andrews Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruth Hoppin School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruth Hoppin School
How many students attend Ruth Hoppin School?
Ruth Hoppin School has 293 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Three Rivers, MI. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Hoppin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Hoppin School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% higher 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 Ruth Hoppin School?
51.5% of students at Ruth Hoppin School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruth Hoppin School?
The largest demographic group at Ruth Hoppin School is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Three Rivers, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruth Hoppin School?
Ruth Hoppin School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Ruth Hoppin School rank among elementary schools in Three Rivers?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Hoppin School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Three Rivers, 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 Three Rivers on the city page.
What other schools are in Three Rivers Community Schools?
Besides Ruth Hoppin School, Three Rivers Community Schools also operates Three Rivers High School (632 students), Three Rivers Middle School (476 students), and Andrews Elementary School (296 students). See the Three Rivers Community Schools district page for the complete list.