Enrollment
287
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grandville, MI
Grandville South Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grandville South Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261647005382
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grandville South Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Grandville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Grandville South Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grandville South Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Grandville, MI.
School address
District: Grandville Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261647005382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grandville South Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grandville South Elementary School
Grandville South Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Grandville, Michigan, enrolling 287 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.5:1, Grandville South Elementary School is leaner than roughly 89% of Michigan schools and 34% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.9% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Michigan average.
With 287 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 290 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #210, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.6% 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 Middle School (850 students) alongside Grandville South Elementary 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 South Elementary School compares
Grandville South Elementary 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 56% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 11% in Michigan - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.6%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 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 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Grandville South Elementary 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 South Elementary 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 South 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 South Elementary 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
- 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
Similar other 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 (~287 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Grandville South Elementary School
How many students attend Grandville South Elementary School?
Grandville South Elementary School has 287 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grandville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandville South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grandville South Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 34% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% 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 South Elementary School?
23.9% of students at Grandville South Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grandville South Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grandville South Elementary School is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Grandville, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grandville South Elementary School?
Grandville South Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Grandville South Elementary School rank among schools in Grandville?
By Resource Investment Index, Grandville South 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.
Is Grandville South Elementary School a good school?
Grandville South Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% 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 Grandville Public Schools?
Besides Grandville South 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.
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