Enrollment
397
Elementary
DISTRICT 427 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·REDFORD UNION SCHOOLS DISTRICT NO. 1·NCES 262946009054
Hilbert Elementary School
26440 PURITAN, REDFORD, MI 48239 · (313) 242-3801 · Wayne County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL397 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.4:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
81%
320 students
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 64 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 52 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 76 | 19% |
| Grade 3 | 53 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 58 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 47 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 47 | 12% |
This year's kindergarten class (64) is 36% larger than its 6th grade class (47).
Student demographics
48%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Redford Union Schools District No. 1. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Hilbert Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilbert Elementary School this school | 397 | 80.6% | N/A |
| Beech Elementary REDFORD | 457 | 84.0% | 24.3% |
| Fisher Elementary School REDFORD | 341 | 78.9% | 27.2% |
| David Hicks School INKSTER | 466 | 79.6% | N/A |
| Forest Park Elementary School EASTPOINTE | 356 | 85.4% | N/A |
| River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn RIVER ROUGE | 370 | 78.9% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Hilbert Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Wayne County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 397 | #672 of 1,630 | #154 of 301 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.2:1 | #166 of 1,424 | #24 of 281 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.0% | #498 of 1,424 | #83 of 281 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 80.6% | #357 of 1,563 | #159 of 294 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 397 | 30 | 13.2:1 | 81% (320) |
| 2023-24 | 390 | 25.5 | 15.3:1 | 88% (344) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Hilbert Elementary School.
About Hilbert Elementary School
Hilbert Elementary School is a medium-sized elementary school in Redford Union Schools District No. 1, located in REDFORD, Michigan. The latest federal count shows 397 students in pre-K through 6.
Hilbert Elementary School is a school in Redford Union Schools District No. 1. The district has 7 schools and 1,995 students.
Black students make up a majority at Hilbert Elementary School, at 70%. The remaining shares are 15% White, 7% Hispanic, and 7% multiracial. Census estimates put the Black share of Wayne County's population at about 37%. Pick two students at random and there is a 48% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Teachers at Hilbert Elementary School total 30 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 13.2:1. That is 2.6 students per teacher below the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 81%. Among public schools in Wayne County, the average eligibility rate is 66%.
Census Bureau estimates for Wayne County show that the median household income is $60,539, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 28%, and roughly 16% of residents are in poverty. Hilbert Elementary School is one of 573 public schools in the county.
Fostering Leadership Academy is the closest public school, about 0.2 miles away in a straight line. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Hilbert Elementary School.
Federal data place Hilbert Elementary School in the Suburb: Large locale, which means it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
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Wayne County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,772,259
Census ACS
Median income
$60,539
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
573
259,786 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Redford Union Schools District No. 1
- Redford Union High SchoolHigh · 510 students
- Beech ElementaryElementary · 457 students
- Redford Union Jr HighMiddle · 409 students
- Keeler SchoolCombined · 99 students
- Redford Union Virtual LearningHigh · 67 students
- VeritasHigh · 56 students
Other schools in REDFORD
- Westfield Preparatory High SchoolHigh · 834 students
- Lee M Thurston High SchoolHigh · 806 students
- Westfield Charter AcademyElementary · 730 students
- David Ellis Academy WestCombined · 725 students
- WashingtonParks AcademyElementary · 591 students
- John D Pierce Middle SchoolMiddle · 577 students
Other Hilbert Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Hilbert Elementary. Hilbert Elementary School is the largest of the 2.
- Hilbert ElementaryHilbert, WI · 177 students
Nearby schools
- Fostering Leadership Academy0.2 mi · 76
- Discovery Creative Pathways Redford0.7 mi · 208
- Redford Union High School0.9 mi · 510
- Redford Union Jr High0.9 mi · 409
- Veritas1.0 mi · 56
- Redford Union Virtual Learning1.0 mi · 67
Frequently asked questions
About Hilbert Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Hilbert Elementary School?
Hilbert Elementary School enrolls approximately 397 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Hilbert Elementary School serve?
Hilbert Elementary School serves grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilbert Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Hilbert Elementary School is approximately 13.2:1 (30 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Hilbert Elementary School?
Student demographics at Hilbert Elementary School are roughly 15% White, 7% Hispanic, 70% Black, 1% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Hilbert Elementary School in?
Hilbert Elementary School is part of Redford Union Schools District No. 1.
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