Hugger Elementary School

www.rochester.k12.mi.us

519 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hugger Elementary School, located in Rochester, Michigan, is a highly regarded public school within the Rochester Community Schools district. Serving students in the surrounding area, the school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community where teachers, staff, and parents collaborate to ensure that every student reaches their full potential.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Hugger Elementary offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the student experience and encourage extracurricular involvement. The school maintains a focus on modern educational practices, leveraging the resources provided by the Rochester Community Schools district to integrate technology and innovative teaching strategies into the classroom. With a focus on building character and a love for learning, Hugger Elementary is widely recognized for creating a welcoming atmosphere that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

519

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hugger Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	435
Hispanic	24
Black	5
Asian	31
Two or More	21
American Indian	3

White
435 (83.8 %)
Asian
31 (6.0 %)
Hispanic
24 (4.6 %)
Two or More
21 (4.0 %)
Black
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rochester Community School District
Phone:	(248)726-3800
Website:	http://www.rochester.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 85

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 88