- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ada, MI
Ada Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ada Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261461005152
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ada Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Ada · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ada Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ada Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Ada, MI.
School address
District: Forest Hills Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261461005152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Ada Elementary School shrank from 331 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 261461005152 · Ada, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 12.7:1 · 9.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern High School (1,088 students)
Ada Elementary School shrank from 331 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ada Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern High
Northern High School
1,088 students
- Central High S
Central High School
999 students
- Eastern High S
Eastern High School
768 students
- Eastern Middle
Eastern Middle School
528 students
- Northern Trail
Northern Trails 56 School
520 students
- This school 293
Ada Elementary School
293 students
What this shows Ada Elementary School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ada Elementary School compares
Ada Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 82% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Michigan - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,433
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Ada Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Forest Hills Public Schools reports $14,433 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ada Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Trails 56 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ada Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ada Elementary School
How many students attend Ada Elementary School?
Ada Elementary School has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ada, MI. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ada Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ada Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ada Elementary School?
9.7% of students at Ada Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ada Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ada Elementary School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Ada, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ada Elementary School?
Ada Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ada Elementary School rank among public schools in Ada?
By Resource Investment Index, Ada Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Ada, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ada on the city page.
What other schools are in Forest Hills Public Schools?
Besides Ada Elementary School, Forest Hills Public Schools also operates Northern High School (1,088 students), Central High School (999 students), and Eastern High School (768 students). See the Forest Hills Public Schools district page for the complete list.