Enrollment
103
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ada, MI
Goodwillie Environmental School
Federal NCES profile for Goodwillie Environmental School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261461001366
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goodwillie Environmental School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Ada · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 4.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Goodwillie Environmental School has class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goodwillie Environmental School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Ada, MI.
School address
District: Forest Hills Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261461001366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goodwillie Environmental School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goodwillie Environmental School
Goodwillie Environmental School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Ada, Michigan, enrolling 103 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Michigan schools and 47% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.8% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 103 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Forest Hills Public Schools also operates Northern High School (1,088 students) and Central High School (999 students) alongside Goodwillie Environmental 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 Goodwillie Environmental School compares
Goodwillie Environmental 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 47% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.8% | ▼ 91% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 103 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
103
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 94% in Michigan - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
$12,945
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
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 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 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Goodwillie Environmental School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Forest Hills Public Schools, which includes Goodwillie Environmental School.
$12,945
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 52.0%
Federal 5.4%
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 Goodwillie Environmental School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Trails 56 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goodwillie Environmental School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary 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 (~103 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Goodwillie Environmental School
How many students attend Goodwillie Environmental School?
Goodwillie Environmental School has 103 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ada, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodwillie Environmental School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodwillie Environmental School is 25.8:1, which is 47% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goodwillie Environmental School?
4.8% of students at Goodwillie Environmental School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goodwillie Environmental School?
The largest demographic group at Goodwillie Environmental School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Ada, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goodwillie Environmental School?
Goodwillie Environmental School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Goodwillie Environmental School rank among elementary schools in Ada?
By Resource Investment Index, Goodwillie Environmental School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Ada, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ada on the city page.
Is Goodwillie Environmental School a good school?
Goodwillie Environmental School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. 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 Forest Hills Public Schools?
Besides Goodwillie Environmental School, Forest Hills Public Schools also operates Northern High School (1,088 students), Central High School (999 students), and Eastern High School (768 students). See the Forest Hills Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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