- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grandville, MI
Grandville Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grandville Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261647005377
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grandville Central Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Grandville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Grandville Central Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grandville Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Grandville, MI.
School address
District: Grandville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261647005377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Grandville Central Elementary School held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.1 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 261647005377 · Grandville, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 11.8:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Grandville High School (1,719 students)
Grandville Central Elementary School held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.1 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Grandville Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grandville Hig
Grandville High School
1,719 students
- Grandville Mid
Grandville Middle School
850 students
- Grandville Cen 411
Grandville Century Park Learning Center
411 students
- Grandville Gra 406
Grandville Grand View Elementary School
406 students
- Grandville Cum 366
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
366 students
- This school 201
Grandville Central Elementary School
201 students
What this shows Grandville Central Elementary School reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grandville Central Elementary School compares
Grandville Central Elementary 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 36% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 12% in Michigan - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.2%
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
$14,353
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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Grandville Central Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Grandville Public Schools reports $14,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grandville Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grandville Century Park Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandville Grand View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandville Cummings Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grandville Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grandville Central Elementary School
How many students attend Grandville Central Elementary School?
Grandville Central Elementary School has 201 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grandville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandville Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grandville Central Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% 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 Grandville Central Elementary School?
34.7% of students at Grandville Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grandville Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grandville Central Elementary School is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Grandville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grandville Central Elementary School?
Grandville Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Grandville Central Elementary School rank among schools in Grandville?
By Resource Investment Index, Grandville Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Grandville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grandville on the city page.
What other schools are in Grandville Public Schools?
Besides Grandville Central Elementary School, Grandville Public Schools also operates Grandville High School (1,719 students), Grandville Middle School (850 students), and Grandville Century Park Learning Center (411 students). See the Grandville Public Schools district page for the complete list.