Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary School's student population of 468 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1095 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
91%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary School's ranking?
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary School is ranked #1095 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary School often compared to?
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Three Fires Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary School?
468 students attend Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary School?
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary School offer ?
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary School part of?
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary School is part of Howell School District.
School Reviews
5 4/2/2008
I love Hutchings Elementary and am very pleased with my daughters teachers this year. I feel they are very progressive in their teachings and it is a clean and beautiful environment. The principal, John Clay is very active with the children and they all adore him.. My only complaint, and I feel it is a big concern and issue with most parents I talk to at this school is the number of students per teacher. I see on most school websites and school information sites that it shows that it is a 20-22 to 1 teacher ratio but that is incorrect. All the classes I am familiar with including my daughters, has 26 - 30 children to 1 teacher. In some districts this would call for a full time aid, but not here. I feel it is unfortunate for a lot of students who may need more attention than this allows for. How is a teacher able to do a good job and give the attention needed when there are that many students. And also when a class has more than a few children with attention disorders or other special needs in a class like my daughters, even less attention is given to the average and above average students. A few hours of an aid help a week does not help much with this many students. Parents try and help out as much as possible here and it is very accepted and appreciated by most teachers and staff. I am concerned about having my children continue on here if the student/teacher ratio does not change though.
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