Enrollment
73
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Allegan, MI
Allegan Online K8
Federal NCES profile for Allegan Online K8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260222009016
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allegan Online K8 earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Allegan · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Allegan Online K8 has class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allegan Online K8 ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Allegan, MI.
School address
District: Allegan Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260222009016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Allegan Online K8 compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Allegan Online K8
Allegan Online K8 is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Allegan, Michigan, enrolling 73 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Michigan schools and 39% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 87.0% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 73 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 79 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #74, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Allegan Public Schools also operates Allegan High School (543 students) and Le White Middle School (427 students) alongside Allegan Online K8.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Allegan Online K8 compares
Allegan Online K8 on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 39% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Michigan - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$13,295
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Allegan Online K8 is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Allegan Public Schools, which includes Allegan Online K8.
$13,295
Per student
-2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 57.7%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Allegan Online K8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Le White Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Trails Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dawson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Ward Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allegan Online K8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~73 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Allegan Online K8
How many students attend Allegan Online K8?
Allegan Online K8 has 73 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Allegan, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allegan Online K8?
The student-teacher ratio at Allegan Online K8 is 24.3:1, which is 39% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allegan Online K8?
87.0% of students at Allegan Online K8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allegan Online K8?
The largest demographic group at Allegan Online K8 is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Allegan, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allegan Online K8?
Allegan Online K8 has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Allegan Online K8 rank among elementary schools in Allegan?
By Resource Investment Index, Allegan Online K8 ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Allegan, 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 Allegan on the city page.
Is Allegan Online K8 a good school?
Allegan Online K8 earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Allegan Public Schools?
Besides Allegan Online K8, Allegan Public Schools also operates Allegan High School (543 students), Le White Middle School (427 students), and Pine Trails Elementary School (326 students). See the Allegan Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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