Enrollment
379
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University Hills Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at University Hills Elem School
University Hills Elem School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rochester Hills, Michigan, enrolling 379 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.3% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Michigan average.
With 379 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 278 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #91.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Asian (21%) (diversity index 52/100).
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Rochester Community School District also operates Rochester High School (1,682 students) and Rochester Adams High School (1,521 students) alongside University Hills Elem 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 University Hills Elem School compares
University Hills Elem 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,107
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester Community School District, which includes University Hills Elem School.
$13,107
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 65.4%
Federal 5.3%
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 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
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~379 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is University Hills Elem School a good school?
University Hills Elem School earns 39/100 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 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.
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