Enrollment
260
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Haven, MI
Mary a White School
Federal NCES profile for Mary a White School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261638005283
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary a White School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Grand Haven · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary a White School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary a White School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Grand Haven, MI.
School address
District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261638005283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mary a White School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mary a White School
Mary a White School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Grand Haven, Michigan, enrolling 260 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 260 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 486 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #85.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
Among Grand Haven's public schools, it stands alongside Grand Haven Cyber School (106 students): Mary a White School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 53:1).
Grand Haven Area Public Schools also operates Grand Haven High School (1,630 students) and White Pines Intermediate School (740 students) alongside Mary a White 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 Mary a White School compares
Mary a White 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,336
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Mary a White School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Haven Area Public Schools, which includes Mary a White School.
$14,336
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.7%
State 48.4%
Federal 6.8%
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 Mary a White School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Haven High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Pines Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeshore Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peach Plains School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Griffin Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary a White School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Grand Haven
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~260 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mary a White School
How many students attend Mary a White School?
Mary a White School has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Haven, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary a White School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary a White School is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Mary a White School?
45.3% of students at Mary a White School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary a White School?
The largest demographic group at Mary a White School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Grand Haven, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary a White School?
Mary a White School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mary a White School rank among schools in Grand Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary a White School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Grand Haven, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Haven on the city page.
Is Mary a White School a good school?
Mary a White School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 Grand Haven Area Public Schools?
Besides Mary a White School, Grand Haven Area Public Schools also operates Grand Haven High School (1,630 students), White Pines Intermediate School (740 students), and Lakeshore Middle School (733 students). See the Grand Haven Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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