- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ada, MI
Ada Vista Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ada Vista Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261461001312
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ada Vista Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Ada · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 6.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ada Vista Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ada Vista Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Ada, MI.
School address
District: Forest Hills Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261461001312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Ada Vista Elementary School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 261461001312 · Ada, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 19.4:1 · 6.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern High School (1,088 students)
Ada Vista Elementary School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ada Vista 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
Ada Vista Elementary School
446 students
What this shows Ada Vista Elementary School reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ada Vista Elementary School compares
Ada Vista Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.4% | ▼ 88% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Ada Vista Elementary School is more mixed than 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 Vista Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Trails 56 School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ada Vista 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 elementary 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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ada Vista Elementary School
How many students attend Ada Vista Elementary School?
Ada Vista Elementary School has 446 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ada, MI. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ada Vista Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ada Vista Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ada Vista Elementary School?
6.4% of students at Ada Vista Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ada Vista Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ada Vista Elementary School is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Ada, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ada Vista Elementary School?
Ada Vista Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Vista Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Ada?
By Resource Investment Index, Ada Vista Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Ada on the city page.
What other schools are in Forest Hills Public Schools?
Besides Ada Vista 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.