- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coopersville, MI
Coopersville South Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coopersville South Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261083007661
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coopersville South Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Coopersville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Coopersville South Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coopersville South Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Coopersville, MI.
School address
District: Coopersville Area Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261083007661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Coopersville South Elementary School held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 261083007661 · Coopersville, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 11.2:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Coopersville High School (860 students)
Coopersville South Elementary School held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Coopersville South Elementary School 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
- This school 337
Coopersville South Elementary School
337 students
- Coopersville E 315
Coopersville East Elementary
315 students
- Caps Academy 22
Caps Academy
22 students
What this shows Coopersville South Elementary School reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coopersville South Elementary School compares
Coopersville South 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 36% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 11% in Michigan - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Coopersville South Elementary School 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 South Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coopersville High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coopersville East Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caps Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coopersville South Elementary School'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
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coopersville South Elementary School
How many students attend Coopersville South Elementary School?
Coopersville South Elementary School has 337 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coopersville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coopersville South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coopersville South Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 36% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% lower 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 South Elementary School?
41.3% of students at Coopersville South Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coopersville South Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Coopersville South Elementary School is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Coopersville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coopersville South Elementary School?
Coopersville South Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Coopersville South Elementary School rank among public schools in Coopersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Coopersville South Elementary School ranks #3 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 South Elementary School, 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.