- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Allendale, MI
Evergreen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Evergreen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260255003975
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evergreen Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Allendale · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Evergreen Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Allendale, MI.
School address
District: Allendale Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260255003975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Evergreen Elementary grew from 547 students in 2022-23 to 577 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 260255003975 · Allendale, MI Other · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 16.9:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Allendale High School (737 students)
Evergreen Elementary grew from 547 students in 2022-23 to 577 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Evergreen Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allendale High
Allendale High School
737 students
- This school
Evergreen Elementary
573 students
- Allendale Midd
Allendale Middle School
564 students
- Oakwood Interm
Oakwood Intermediate
347 students
- Allendale Earl 279
Allendale Early Childhood Center
279 students
- New Options Hi 51
New Options High School
51 students
What this shows Evergreen Elementary reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Evergreen Elementary compares
Evergreen Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 38% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,195
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
14
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Evergreen Elementary is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allendale Public Schools reports $14,195 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Evergreen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allendale Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Allendale Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Options High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Evergreen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Allendale
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Evergreen Elementary
How many students attend Evergreen Elementary?
Evergreen Elementary has 573 students enrolled. It is a public school in Allendale, MI. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Evergreen Elementary?
33.8% of students at Evergreen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evergreen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Evergreen Elementary is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Allendale, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evergreen Elementary?
Evergreen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Evergreen Elementary rank among schools in Allendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Allendale, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Allendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Allendale Public Schools?
Besides Evergreen Elementary, Allendale Public Schools also operates Allendale High School (737 students), Allendale Middle School (564 students), and Oakwood Intermediate (347 students). See the Allendale Public Schools district page for the complete list.