- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Grandville South Elementary School grew from 356 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 261647005382 · Grandville, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 11.5:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Grandville High School (1,719 students)
Grandville South Elementary School grew from 356 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Grandville South 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 287
Grandville South Elementary School
287 students
What this shows Grandville South Elementary School reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grandville South Elementary School compares
Grandville South Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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 (~287 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), up 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.