Enrollment
337
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coopersville South Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coopersville South Elementary School
Coopersville South Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Coopersville, Michigan, enrolling 337 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.2:1, Coopersville South Elementary School is leaner than roughly 89% of Michigan schools and 36% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 337 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 630 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #31, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Coopersville Area Public School District also operates Coopersville High School (860 students) and Coopersville Middle School (584 students) alongside Coopersville South Elementary School.
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 South Elementary School compares
Coopersville South Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coopersville Area Public School District, which includes Coopersville South Elementary School.
$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 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
- 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
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 (~337 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Coopersville South Elementary School a good school?
Coopersville South Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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