Enrollment
279
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Allendale Early Childhood Center compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Allendale Early Childhood Center
Allendale Early Childhood Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Allendale, Michigan, enrolling 279 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.6:1, Allendale Early Childhood Center is leaner than roughly 88% of Michigan schools and 34% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 279 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 307 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #26, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 279 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Allendale's public schools, it stands alongside Ottawa Area Center (87 students): Allendale Early Childhood Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.6:1 vs 3:1).
Allendale Public Schools also operates Allendale High School (737 students) and Evergreen Elementary (573 students) alongside Allendale Early Childhood Center.
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 Allendale Early Childhood Center compares
Allendale Early Childhood Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,955
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Allendale Public Schools, which includes Allendale Early Childhood Center.
$12,955
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 53.1%
Federal 7.9%
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 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
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~279 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Allendale Early Childhood Center a good school?
Allendale Early Childhood Center earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% 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 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.
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