- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hudsonville, MI
Forest Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261884005561
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Grove Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Hudsonville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Grove Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Grove Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Hudsonville, MI.
School address
District: Hudsonville Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261884005561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Forest Grove Elementary School shrank from 263 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 261884005561 · Hudsonville, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 15.9:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Hudsonville High School (1,995 students)
Forest Grove Elementary School shrank from 263 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Forest Grove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hudsonville Hi
Hudsonville High School
1,995 students
- Riley Street M 688
Riley Street Middle School
688 students
- Baldwin Street 610
Baldwin Street Middle School
610 students
- Hudsonville Fr 468
Hudsonville Freshman Building
468 students
- Georgetown Ele 450
Georgetown Elementary School
450 students
- This school 254
Forest Grove Elementary School
254 students
What this shows Forest Grove Elementary School reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Grove Elementary School compares
Forest Grove Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 61% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Michigan - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,135
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Forest Grove Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hudsonville Public School District reports $14,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudsonville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riley Street Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Street Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hudsonville Freshman Building | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Grove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Hudsonville
2 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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Forest Grove Elementary School?
Forest Grove Elementary School has 254 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hudsonville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Grove Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Forest Grove Elementary School?
21.3% of students at Forest Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Grove Elementary School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Hudsonville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Grove Elementary School?
Forest Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Forest Grove Elementary School rank among schools in Hudsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Grove Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Hudsonville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hudsonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hudsonville Public School District?
Besides Forest Grove Elementary School, Hudsonville Public School District also operates Hudsonville High School (1,995 students), Riley Street Middle School (688 students), and Baldwin Street Middle School (610 students). See the Hudsonville Public School District district page for the complete list.