At a glance
Reported students
468
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
476
Hulsing Elementary School: 468 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
16.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 446
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Hulsing Elementary School
Hulsing Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Canton. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Plymouth-Canton Community Schools. NCES reports 468 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (60.5%) and Black (20.1%). English learners represent 7.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hulsing Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.38 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.34
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.9
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.5%
- Hispanic5.1%
- Black20.1%
- Asian5.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Field Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
467 reported students
Dodson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
470 reported students
Tonda Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
476 reported students
Bird Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
476 reported students
Bentley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
479 reported students
Miller Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
480 reported students
Public schools near Hulsing Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallimore Elementary School Elementary · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | PK–05 | 336 | 0.8 mi |
| Smith Elementary School Elementary · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | KG–05 | 364 | 1.2 mi |
| Miller Elementary School Elementary · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | PK–05 | 480 | 1.3 mi |
| Isbister Elementary School Elementary · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | PK–05 | 422 | 1.4 mi |
| Tonda Elementary School Elementary · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | PK–05 | 476 | 1.9 mi |
| Bird Elementary School Elementary · Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | KG–05 | 476 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hulsing Elementary School
What grades does Hulsing Elementary School serve?
Hulsing Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools.
How many students attend Hulsing Elementary School?
Hulsing Elementary School reported 468 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 446 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hulsing Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 468 students and 28.38 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hulsing Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hulsing Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Plymouth-Canton Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hulsing Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hulsing Elementary School in?
Hulsing Elementary School is part of Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, based in Plymouth, MI, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hulsing Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gallimore Elementary School (0.8 mi), Smith Elementary School (1.2 mi), Miller Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.