Enrollment
850
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grandville, MI
Grandville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Grandville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261647005380
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grandville Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Grandville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Grandville Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grandville Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Grandville, MI.
School address
District: Grandville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261647005380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grandville Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grandville Middle School
Grandville Middle School is a large elementary school in Grandville, Michigan, enrolling 850 students.
At 17.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 93% of state schools at 850 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 318 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #169.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Grandville Public Schools also operates Grandville High School (1,719 students) and Grandville Century Park Learning Center (411 students) alongside Grandville Middle 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 Grandville Middle School compares
Grandville Middle 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 44% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 850 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
850
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Michigan - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$12,406
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 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 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 6.1%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Grandville Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grandville Public Schools, which includes Grandville Middle School.
$12,406
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 50.7%
Federal 8.4%
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 Grandville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandville Century Park Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grandville Grand View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grandville Cummings Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grandville South Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grandville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~850 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Grandville Middle School
How many students attend Grandville Middle School?
Grandville Middle School has 850 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grandville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grandville Middle School is 17.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grandville Middle School?
30.4% of students at Grandville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grandville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Grandville Middle School is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Grandville, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grandville Middle School?
Grandville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grandville Middle School rank among public schools in Grandville?
By Resource Investment Index, Grandville Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public 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 public schools in Grandville on the city page.
Is Grandville Middle School a good school?
Grandville Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Grandville Public Schools?
Besides Grandville Middle School, Grandville Public Schools also operates Grandville High School (1,719 students), Grandville Century Park Learning Center (411 students), and Grandville Grand View Elementary School (406 students). See the Grandville Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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