- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holland, MI
Great Lakes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Great Lakes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263591001085
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Great Lakes Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 17
- schools in Holland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Great Lakes Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Great Lakes Elementary School ranks #4 of 17 schools in Holland, MI.
School address
District: West Ottawa Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263591001085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Great Lakes Elementary School grew from 409 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 36.1 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 263591001085 · Holland, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 11.8:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students)
Great Lakes Elementary School grew from 409 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE held 36.1 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Great Lakes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Ottawa Hi
West Ottawa High School Campus
2,187 students
- Harbor Lights
Harbor Lights Middle School
903 students
- Macatawa Bay M 632
Macatawa Bay Middle School
632 students
- Waukazoo Eleme 466
Waukazoo Elementary School
466 students
- Lakeshore Elem 440
Lakeshore Elementary School
440 students
- This school 426
Great Lakes Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Great Lakes Elementary School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Great Lakes Elementary School compares
Great Lakes 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 37% | - | - |
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.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
54.7%
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
$14,755
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
10
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.0%
White 24.9%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Great Lakes Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Ottawa Public School District reports $14,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Great Lakes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ottawa High School Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbor Lights Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macatawa Bay Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waukazoo Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeshore Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Great Lakes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Holland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Great Lakes Elementary School
How many students attend Great Lakes Elementary School?
Great Lakes Elementary School has 426 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Lakes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Lakes 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 Great Lakes Elementary School?
66.0% of students at Great Lakes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Great Lakes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Great Lakes Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment, in Holland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Great Lakes Elementary School?
Great Lakes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Great Lakes Elementary School rank among schools in Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, Great Lakes Elementary School ranks #4 of 17 schools in Holland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Holland on the city page.
What other schools are in West Ottawa Public School District?
Besides Great Lakes Elementary School, West Ottawa Public School District also operates West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students), Harbor Lights Middle School (903 students), and Macatawa Bay Middle School (632 students). See the West Ottawa Public School District district page for the complete list.