- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Goodwillie Environmental School held near 104 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.2 → 4.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 261461001366 · Ada, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
103 enr · 25.8:1 · 4.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern High School (1,088 students)
Goodwillie Environmental School held near 104 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.2 → 4.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Goodwillie Environmental School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern High
Northern High School
1,088 students
- Central High S
Central High School
999 students
- Eastern High S
Eastern High School
768 students
- Eastern Middle
Eastern Middle School
528 students
- Northern Trail
Northern Trails 56 School
520 students
- This school 103
Goodwillie Environmental School
103 students
What this shows Goodwillie Environmental School reports 103 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goodwillie Environmental School compares
Goodwillie Environmental School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,433
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
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.
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
District finance for Forest Hills Public Schools reports $14,433 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~103 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 104 (2022-23) → 104 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.