- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Haven, MI
Ferry School
Federal NCES profile for Ferry School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261638005279
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferry School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Grand Haven · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferry School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferry School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Grand Haven, MI.
School address
District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261638005279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Ferry School grew from 204 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 261638005279 · Grand Haven, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 12.2:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Haven High School (1,630 students)
Ferry School grew from 204 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ferry School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Haven Hi
Grand Haven High School
1,630 students
- White Pines In
White Pines Intermediate School
740 students
- Lakeshore Midd
Lakeshore Middle School
733 students
- Peach Plains S 328
Peach Plains School
328 students
- Griffin Elemen 308
Griffin Elementary School
308 students
- This school 232
Ferry School
232 students
What this shows Ferry School reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferry School compares
Ferry School 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 14% in Michigan - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
74.1%
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
$16,252
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
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 76.3%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 3.9%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Ferry School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Grand Haven Area Public Schools reports $16,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ferry School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Haven High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Pines Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeshore Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peach Plains School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Griffin Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferry School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Grand Haven
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 (~232 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ferry School
How many students attend Ferry School?
Ferry School has 232 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Haven, MI. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferry School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferry School is 12.2:1, which is 30% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 22% 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 Ferry School?
61.3% of students at Ferry School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferry School?
The largest demographic group at Ferry School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Grand Haven, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferry School?
Ferry School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Ferry School rank among schools in Grand Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferry School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Grand Haven, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Haven Area Public Schools?
Besides Ferry School, Grand Haven Area Public Schools also operates Grand Haven High School (1,630 students), White Pines Intermediate School (740 students), and Lakeshore Middle School (733 students). See the Grand Haven Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.