Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary

www.howellschools.com

468 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ruahmah J. Hutchings Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Howell, Michigan, and is part of the Howell Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It aims to provide a well-rounded education by integrating core curriculum standards with opportunities for social and emotional development, ensuring students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

As a staple of the Howell community, Hutchings Elementary benefits from the district’s commitment to utilizing modern educational resources and fostering strong partnerships between teachers, students, and families. The school environment is typically characterized by a community-oriented atmosphere where staff work to address individual student needs through differentiated instruction. Families interested in enrollment, school events, or detailed information regarding specific academic programs are encouraged to visit the official Howell Public Schools website at http://www.howellschools.com.

468

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	16
Black	4
Asian	7
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
428 (91.5 %)
Hispanic
16 (3.4 %)
Two or More
12 (2.6 %)
Asian
7 (1.5 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Howell Public Schools
Phone:	(517)234-6074
Website:	http://www.howellschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 73