- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hudsonville, MI
Alward Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alward Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261884005559
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alward Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Hudsonville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Alward Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alward Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Hudsonville, MI.
School address
District: Hudsonville Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261884005559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Alward Elementary School shrank from 497 students in 2022-23 to 449 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 261884005559 · Hudsonville, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 14:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hudsonville High School (1,995 students)
Alward Elementary School shrank from 497 students in 2022-23 to 449 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Alward Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hudsonville Hi
Hudsonville High School
1,995 students
- Riley Street M 688
Riley Street Middle School
688 students
- Baldwin Street 610
Baldwin Street Middle School
610 students
- Hudsonville Fr 468
Hudsonville Freshman Building
468 students
- Georgetown Ele 450
Georgetown Elementary School
450 students
- This school 435
Alward Elementary School
435 students
What this shows Alward Elementary School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alward Elementary School compares
Alward 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 79% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Michigan - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$14,135
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
Counselors0.0 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.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Alward Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hudsonville Public School District reports $14,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alward Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudsonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riley Street Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Street Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudsonville Freshman Building | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alward Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Hudsonville
2 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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alward Elementary School
How many students attend Alward Elementary School?
Alward Elementary School has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hudsonville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alward Elementary School is 14:1, which is 20% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% 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 Alward Elementary School?
11.5% of students at Alward Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alward Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alward Elementary School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Hudsonville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alward Elementary School?
Alward Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alward Elementary School rank among schools in Hudsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Alward Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Hudsonville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hudsonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hudsonville Public School District?
Besides Alward Elementary School, Hudsonville Public School District also operates Hudsonville High School (1,995 students), Riley Street Middle School (688 students), and Baldwin Street Middle School (610 students). See the Hudsonville Public School District district page for the complete list.