- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Coopersville East Elementary held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 261083007862 · Coopersville, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 15.8:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Coopersville High School (860 students)
Coopersville East Elementary held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Coopersville East Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coopersville H
Coopersville High School
860 students
- Coopersville M
Coopersville Middle School
584 students
- Coopersville W
Coopersville West Early Childhood Center
352 students
- Coopersville S 337
Coopersville South Elementary School
337 students
- This school 315
Coopersville East Elementary
315 students
- Caps Academy 22
Caps Academy
22 students
What this shows Coopersville East Elementary reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coopersville East Elementary compares
Coopersville East 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,473
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
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.
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
District finance for Coopersville Area Public School District reports $14,473 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~315 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.