Enrollment
363
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hazel Park, MI
United Oaks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for United Oaks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261803005483
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
United Oaks Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Hazel Park · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
United Oaks Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, United Oaks Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Hazel Park, MI.
School address
District: Hazel Park School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 261803005483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How United Oaks Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at United Oaks Elementary School
United Oaks Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hazel Park, Michigan, enrolling 363 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 84.9% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 363 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.
Against 441 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #167.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and White (41%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hazel Park School District of the City of spends $17,578 per pupil, 30% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Hazel Park School District of the City of also operates Hazel Park High School (567 students) and Hazel Park Junior High School (413 students) alongside United Oaks 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 United Oaks Elementary School compares
United Oaks 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 56% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Michigan - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$17,578
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 52.3%
White 41.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, United Oaks Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hazel Park School District of the City of, which includes United Oaks Elementary School.
$17,578
Per student
+30%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 49.4%
Federal 13.7%
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 United Oaks Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hazel Park Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Webb Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Michigan Cyber Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to United Oaks Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~363 students)
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Frequently asked questions about United Oaks Elementary School
How many students attend United Oaks Elementary School?
United Oaks Elementary School has 363 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hazel Park, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at United Oaks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at United Oaks Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% 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 United Oaks Elementary School?
84.9% of students at United Oaks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of United Oaks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at United Oaks Elementary School is African American at 52.3% of enrollment, in Hazel Park, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for United Oaks Elementary School?
United Oaks Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 United Oaks Elementary School rank among public schools in Hazel Park?
By Resource Investment Index, United Oaks Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Hazel Park, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hazel Park on the city page.
Is United Oaks Elementary School a good school?
United Oaks Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Hazel Park School District of the City of?
Besides United Oaks Elementary School, Hazel Park School District of the City of also operates Hazel Park High School (567 students), Hazel Park Junior High School (413 students), and Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School (332 students). See the Hazel Park School District of the City of district page for the complete list.
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