- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coopersville, MI
Coopersville West Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Coopersville West Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261083004545
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coopersville West Early Childhood Center earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Coopersville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Coopersville West Early Childhood Center has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coopersville West Early Childhood Center ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Coopersville, MI.
School address
District: Coopersville Area Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261083004545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Coopersville West Early Childhood Center held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 261083004545 · Coopersville, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 16.8:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Coopersville High School (860 students)
Coopersville West Early Childhood Center held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Coopersville West Early Childhood Center 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
- This school
Coopersville West Early Childhood Center
352 students
- Coopersville S 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 West Early Childhood Center reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coopersville West Early Childhood Center compares
Coopersville West Early Childhood Center 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in Michigan - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Coopersville West Early Childhood Center 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 West Early Childhood Center 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 South Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coopersville East Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caps Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coopersville West Early Childhood Center'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
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other 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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coopersville West Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Coopersville West Early Childhood Center?
Coopersville West Early Childhood Center has 352 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coopersville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coopersville West Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Coopersville West Early Childhood Center is 16.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% 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 West Early Childhood Center?
42.1% of students at Coopersville West Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coopersville West Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Coopersville West Early Childhood Center is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Coopersville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coopersville West Early Childhood Center?
Coopersville West Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 West Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Coopersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Coopersville West Early Childhood Center ranks #2 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 West Early Childhood Center, Coopersville Area Public School District also operates Coopersville High School (860 students), Coopersville Middle School (584 students), and Coopersville South Elementary School (337 students). See the Coopersville Area Public School District district page for the complete list.