- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holland, MI
Blue Star Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Blue Star Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261740005417
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Star Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #17 of 17
- schools in Holland · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Star Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Star Elementary School ranks #17 of 17 schools in Holland, MI.
School address
District: Hamilton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261740005417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Blue Star Elementary School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.8 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 261740005417 · Holland, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 16.8:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (793 students)
Blue Star Elementary School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.8 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Blue Star Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
793 students
- Hamilton Middl
Hamilton Middle School
707 students
- Hamilton Eleme
Hamilton Elementary School
359 students
- Bentheim Eleme 281
Bentheim Elementary School
281 students
- This school 202
Blue Star Elementary School
202 students
- Hamilton Virtu 172
Hamilton Virtual School
172 students
What this shows Blue Star Elementary School reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Star Elementary School compares
Blue Star Elementary School 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 37% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in Michigan - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$13,025
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Blue Star Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hamilton Community Schools reports $13,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Star Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bentheim Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Virtual School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Star Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Holland
1 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 (~202 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Star Elementary School
How many students attend Blue Star Elementary School?
Blue Star Elementary School has 202 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Star Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Star Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% 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 Blue Star Elementary School?
34.2% of students at Blue Star Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Star Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blue Star Elementary School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Holland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Star Elementary School?
Blue Star Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blue Star Elementary School rank among schools in Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Star Elementary School ranks #17 of 17 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 schools in Holland on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Community Schools?
Besides Blue Star Elementary School, Hamilton Community Schools also operates Hamilton High School (793 students), Hamilton Middle School (707 students), and Hamilton Elementary School (359 students). See the Hamilton Community Schools district page for the complete list.