- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Black River Public School Elementary held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 260011408728 · Holland, MI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
395 enr · 16.5:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Black River Public School Middlehigh (569 students)
Black River Public School Elementary held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Black River Public School Elementary compares
Black River Public School Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Black River Public School reports $11,620 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~395 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.