Enrollment
573
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Evergreen Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Evergreen Elementary
Evergreen Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Allendale, Michigan, enrolling 573 students.
At 16.9:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 573 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 595 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 35/100).
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Allendale's public schools, it stands alongside Ottawa Area Center (87 students): Evergreen Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 3:1).
Allendale Public Schools also operates Allendale High School (737 students) and Allendale Middle School (564 students) alongside Evergreen Elementary.
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 Evergreen Elementary compares
Evergreen Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,955
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Allendale Public Schools, which includes Evergreen Elementary.
$12,955
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 53.1%
Federal 7.9%
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 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
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
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 (~573 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Evergreen Elementary a good school?
Evergreen Elementary earns 58/100 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 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.
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