- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester Hills, MI
University Hills Elem School
Federal NCES profile for University Hills Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262994006578
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Hills Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 16
- schools in Rochester Hills · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
University Hills Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Hills Elem School ranks #4 of 16 schools in Rochester Hills, MI.
School address
District: Rochester Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262994006578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
University Hills Elem School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 262994006578 · Rochester Hills, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 18:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Rochester High School (1,682 students)
University Hills Elem School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
University Hills Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rochester High
Rochester High School
1,682 students
- Rochester Adam
Rochester Adams High School
1,521 students
- Stoney Creek H
Stoney Creek High School
1,478 students
- Hart Middle Sc
Hart Middle School
999 students
- Van Hoosen Mid
Van Hoosen Middle School
906 students
- This school 379
University Hills Elem School
379 students
What this shows University Hills Elem School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Hills Elem School compares
University Hills Elem 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 79% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
Asian 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, University Hills Elem School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Rochester Community School District reports $14,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University Hills Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rochester Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stoney Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hart Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Hoosen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Hills Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Hills Elem School
How many students attend University Hills Elem School?
University Hills Elem School has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester Hills, MI. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Hills Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at University Hills Elem School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University Hills Elem School?
11.3% of students at University Hills Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Hills Elem School?
The largest demographic group at University Hills Elem School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Rochester Hills, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Hills Elem School?
University Hills Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 University Hills Elem School rank among schools in Rochester Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, University Hills Elem School ranks #4 of 16 schools in Rochester Hills, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rochester Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester Community School District?
Besides University Hills Elem School, Rochester Community School District also operates Rochester High School (1,682 students), Rochester Adams High School (1,521 students), and Stoney Creek High School (1,478 students). See the Rochester Community School District district page for the complete list.