Enrollment
585
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fruitport, MI
Edgewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261539005198
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Fruitport · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Fruitport, MI.
School address
District: Fruitport Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261539005198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edgewood Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edgewood Elementary School
Edgewood Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fruitport, Michigan, enrolling 585 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.1% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 585 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 544 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #261.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Fruitport Community Schools also operates Fruitport High School (812 students) and Fruitport Middle School (615 students) alongside Edgewood 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 Edgewood Elementary School compares
Edgewood 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▲ 1% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Michigan - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$13,019
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Edgewood Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fruitport Community Schools, which includes Edgewood Elementary School.
$13,019
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 57.1%
Federal 9.5%
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 Edgewood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fruitport Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beach Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shettler School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fruitport Adult Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other 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 (~585 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edgewood Elementary School
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary School?
Edgewood Elementary School has 585 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fruitport, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Edgewood Elementary School?
55.1% of students at Edgewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood Elementary School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Fruitport, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood Elementary School?
Edgewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edgewood Elementary School rank among public schools in Fruitport?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Fruitport, 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 Fruitport on the city page.
Is Edgewood Elementary School a good school?
Edgewood Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Fruitport Community Schools?
Besides Edgewood Elementary School, Fruitport Community Schools also operates Fruitport High School (812 students), Fruitport Middle School (615 students), and Beach Elementary School (295 students). See the Fruitport Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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