Enrollment
295
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Muskegon, MI
Beach Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beach Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261539007455
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beach Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Beach Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beach Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Fruitport Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261539007455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beach Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beach Elementary School
Beach Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 295 students.
At 16.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.3% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 295 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 616 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #158.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Muskegon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dr Martin Luther King Academy (105 students): Beach Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 13.1:1).
Fruitport Community Schools also operates Fruitport High School (812 students) and Fruitport Middle School (615 students) alongside Beach Elementary School.
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 Beach Elementary School compares
Beach Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Michigan - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$13,019
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Beach Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fruitport Community Schools, which includes Beach Elementary School.
$13,019
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 57.1%
Federal 9.5%
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 Beach Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fruitport Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shettler School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fruitport Adult Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beach Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Muskegon
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~295 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Beach Elementary School
How many students attend Beach Elementary School?
Beach Elementary School has 295 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Muskegon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beach Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beach Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher 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 Beach Elementary School?
51.3% of students at Beach Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beach Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beach Elementary School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beach Elementary School?
Beach Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Beach Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Beach Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Muskegon, 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 Muskegon on the city page.
Is Beach Elementary School a good school?
Beach Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Fruitport Community Schools?
Besides Beach Elementary School, Fruitport Community Schools also operates Fruitport High School (812 students), Fruitport Middle School (615 students), and Edgewood Elementary School (585 students). See the Fruitport Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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