Enrollment
395
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Holland, MI
Black River Public School Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Black River Public School Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260011408728Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black River Public School Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Holland · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Black River Public School Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black River Public School Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Holland, MI.
School address
District: Black River Public School · Michigan
NCES ID 260011408728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Black River Public School Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Black River Public School Elementary
Black River Public School Elementary is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Holland, Michigan, enrolling 395 students.
At 16.5:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 395 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 528 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 53/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Black River Public School spends $10,784 per pupil, 20% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Black River Public School, also runs Black River Public School Middlehigh (569 students).
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 Black River Public School Elementary compares
Black River Public School Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Michigan - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,784
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
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 3.8%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Black River Public School Elementary is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Black River Public School, which includes Black River Public School Elementary.
$10,784
Per student
-20%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.9%
State 79.6%
Federal 7.4%
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 Black River Public School Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Public School Middlehigh | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black River Public School Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~395 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Black River Public School Elementary
How many students attend Black River Public School Elementary?
Black River Public School Elementary has 395 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Holland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black River Public School Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Black River Public School Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% 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 Black River Public School Elementary?
25.8% of students at Black River Public School Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black River Public School Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Black River Public School Elementary is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Holland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black River Public School Elementary?
Black River Public School Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Black River Public School Elementary rank among public schools in Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, Black River Public School Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Holland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Holland on the city page.
Is Black River Public School Elementary a good school?
Black River Public School Elementary earns 48/100 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 Black River Public School?
Besides Black River Public School Elementary, Black River Public School also operates Black River Public School Middlehigh (569 students). See the Black River Public School district page for the complete list.
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