- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hudsonville, MI
Hudsonville Freshman Building
Federal NCES profile for Hudsonville Freshman Building, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261884005562
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hudsonville Freshman Building earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hudsonville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hudsonville Freshman Building has class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hudsonville Freshman Building ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hudsonville, MI.
School address
District: Hudsonville Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261884005562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
468 on latest CCD 261884005562 · Hudsonville, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 13.4:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Hudsonville High School (1,995 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 4 public schools in Hudsonville. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hudsonville Freshman Building in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hudsonville Hi
Hudsonville High School
1,995 students
- Riley Street M 688
Riley Street Middle School
688 students
- Baldwin Street 610
Baldwin Street Middle School
610 students
- This school 468
Hudsonville Freshman Building
468 students
- Georgetown Ele 450
Georgetown Elementary School
450 students
- Alward Element 435
Alward Elementary School
435 students
What this shows Hudsonville Freshman Building reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hudsonville Freshman Building compares
Hudsonville Freshman Building vs Michigan and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 70% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Michigan - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$14,135
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Hudsonville Public School District reports $14,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hudsonville Freshman Building Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudsonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riley Street Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Street Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alward Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hudsonville Freshman Building's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide high 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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hudsonville Freshman Building
How many students attend Hudsonville Freshman Building?
Hudsonville Freshman Building has 468 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hudsonville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hudsonville Freshman Building?
The student-teacher ratio at Hudsonville Freshman Building is 13.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% 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 Hudsonville Freshman Building?
16.5% of students at Hudsonville Freshman Building are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hudsonville Freshman Building?
Hudsonville Freshman Building has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hudsonville Freshman Building rank among public schools in Hudsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hudsonville Freshman Building ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hudsonville, 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 Hudsonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hudsonville Public School District?
Besides Hudsonville Freshman Building, Hudsonville Public School District also operates Hudsonville High School (1,995 students), Riley Street Middle School (688 students), and Baldwin Street Middle School (610 students). See the Hudsonville Public School District district page for the complete list.