- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Allendale, MI
Allendale Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Allendale Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260255008909
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allendale Early Childhood Center earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Allendale · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Allendale Early Childhood Center has class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allendale Early Childhood Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Allendale, MI.
School address
District: Allendale Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260255008909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Allendale Early Childhood Center shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 260255008909 · Allendale, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 11.6:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Allendale High School (737 students)
Allendale Early Childhood Center shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Allendale Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allendale High
Allendale High School
737 students
- Evergreen Elem
Evergreen Elementary
573 students
- Allendale Midd
Allendale Middle School
564 students
- Oakwood Interm
Oakwood Intermediate
347 students
- This school 279
Allendale Early Childhood Center
279 students
- New Options Hi 51
New Options High School
51 students
What this shows Allendale Early Childhood Center reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Allendale Early Childhood Center compares
Allendale Early Childhood Center 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 34% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 49% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 12% in Michigan - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,195
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Allendale Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Allendale Public Schools reports $14,195 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Allendale Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allendale Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Options High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Allendale Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Allendale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Allendale Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Allendale Early Childhood Center?
Allendale Early Childhood Center has 279 students enrolled. It is a public school in Allendale, MI. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allendale Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Allendale Early Childhood Center is 11.6:1, which is 34% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 26% 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 Allendale Early Childhood Center?
27.9% of students at Allendale Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allendale Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Allendale Early Childhood Center is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Allendale, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allendale Early Childhood Center?
Allendale Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Allendale Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Allendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Allendale Early Childhood Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Allendale, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Allendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Allendale Public Schools?
Besides Allendale Early Childhood Center, Allendale Public Schools also operates Allendale High School (737 students), Evergreen Elementary (573 students), and Allendale Middle School (564 students). See the Allendale Public Schools district page for the complete list.