Ruth Hoppin School

www.trschools.org/RHE/

293 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Ruth Hoppin School, located in Three Rivers, Michigan, serves as a primary educational facility within the Three Rivers Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community. By aligning with the district’s broader educational goals, the school focuses on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere where students can build the essential habits and knowledge needed for their future academic success.

Beyond core academics, the Ruth Hoppin School actively encourages family and community involvement as a vital component of the student experience. Through its website and administrative outreach, the school maintains transparent communication regarding its curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and school-wide events. By integrating modern educational practices with a community-centered approach, the school strives to nurture the unique potential of each student, preparing them to transition successfully to the next stage of their education within the Three Rivers school system.

293

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ruth Hoppin School
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	14
Black	28
Asian	1
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	1

White
234 (79.9 %)
Black
28 (9.6 %)
Two or More
15 (5.1 %)
Hispanic
14 (4.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Three Rivers Community Schools
Phone:	(269)279-1142
Website:	http://www.trschools.org/RHE/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 67

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 40