Enrollment
315
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coopersville, MI
Coopersville East Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Coopersville East Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261083007862
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coopersville East Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Coopersville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Coopersville East Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coopersville East Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Coopersville, MI.
School address
District: Coopersville Area Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261083007862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coopersville East Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coopersville East Elementary
Coopersville East Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Coopersville, Michigan, enrolling 315 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 315 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 624 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #45, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Coopersville Area Public School District also operates Coopersville High School (860 students) and Coopersville Middle School (584 students) alongside Coopersville East Elementary.
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 Coopersville East Elementary compares
Coopersville East 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Michigan - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,938
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Coopersville East Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coopersville Area Public School District, which includes Coopersville East Elementary.
$12,938
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 72.2%
Federal 4.9%
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 Coopersville East Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coopersville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coopersville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coopersville West Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coopersville South Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caps Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coopersville East Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~315 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Coopersville East Elementary
How many students attend Coopersville East Elementary?
Coopersville East Elementary has 315 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coopersville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coopersville East Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Coopersville East Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Coopersville East Elementary?
43.2% of students at Coopersville East Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coopersville East Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Coopersville East Elementary is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Coopersville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coopersville East Elementary?
Coopersville East Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Coopersville East Elementary rank among public schools in Coopersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Coopersville East Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Coopersville, 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 Coopersville on the city page.
Is Coopersville East Elementary a good school?
Coopersville East Elementary earns 41/100 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 Coopersville Area Public School District?
Besides Coopersville East Elementary, Coopersville Area Public School District also operates Coopersville High School (860 students), Coopersville Middle School (584 students), and Coopersville West Early Childhood Center (352 students). See the Coopersville Area Public School District district page for the complete list.
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