- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Zeeland, MI
Creekside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Creekside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263666007295
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekside Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Zeeland · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Creekside Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Zeeland, MI.
School address
District: Zeeland Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263666007295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Creekside Middle School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 263666007295 · Zeeland, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 15.6:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Zeeland West High School (975 students)
Creekside Middle School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Creekside Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zeeland West H
Zeeland West High School
975 students
- Zeeland East H
Zeeland East High School
935 students
- Cityside Middl
Cityside Middle School
771 students
- This school
Creekside Middle School
577 students
- New Groningen
New Groningen School
512 students
- Quincy Element
Quincy Elementary School
455 students
What this shows Creekside Middle School reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creekside Middle School compares
Creekside Middle 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 55% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Michigan - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,185
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
45
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Creekside Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Zeeland Public Schools reports $15,185 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creekside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeland West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zeeland East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cityside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Groningen School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quincy Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creekside Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Zeeland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Creekside Middle School
How many students attend Creekside Middle School?
Creekside Middle School has 577 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Zeeland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Creekside Middle School?
24.3% of students at Creekside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Creekside Middle School is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Zeeland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekside Middle School?
Creekside Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Creekside Middle School rank among elementary schools in Zeeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Zeeland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Zeeland on the city page.
What other schools are in Zeeland Public Schools?
Besides Creekside Middle School, Zeeland Public Schools also operates Zeeland West High School (975 students), Zeeland East High School (935 students), and Cityside Middle School (771 students). See the Zeeland Public Schools district page for the complete list.