- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ada, MI
Central Woodlands 56 School
Federal NCES profile for Central Woodlands 56 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261461000901
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Woodlands 56 School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Ada · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Woodlands 56 School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Woodlands 56 School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ada, MI.
School address
District: Forest Hills Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261461000901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Central Woodlands 56 School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 261461000901 · Ada, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 18.5:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern High School (1,088 students)
Central Woodlands 56 School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Central Woodlands 56 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern High
Northern High School
1,088 students
- Central High S
Central High School
999 students
- Eastern High S
Eastern High School
768 students
- Eastern Middle
Eastern Middle School
528 students
- Northern Trail
Northern Trails 56 School
520 students
- This school
Central Woodlands 56 School
462 students
What this shows Central Woodlands 56 School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Woodlands 56 School compares
Central Woodlands 56 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 78% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Michigan - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,433
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Central Woodlands 56 School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forest Hills Public Schools reports $14,433 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Woodlands 56 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Trails 56 School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Woodlands 56 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Woodlands 56 School
How many students attend Central Woodlands 56 School?
Central Woodlands 56 School has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ada, MI. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Woodlands 56 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Woodlands 56 School is 18.5:1, which is 6% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Woodlands 56 School?
11.7% of students at Central Woodlands 56 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Woodlands 56 School?
The largest demographic group at Central Woodlands 56 School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Ada, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Woodlands 56 School?
Central Woodlands 56 School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Central Woodlands 56 School rank among elementary schools in Ada?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Woodlands 56 School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ada, 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 Ada on the city page.
What other schools are in Forest Hills Public Schools?
Besides Central Woodlands 56 School, Forest Hills Public Schools also operates Northern High School (1,088 students), Central High School (999 students), and Eastern High School (768 students). See the Forest Hills Public Schools district page for the complete list.