- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Mary a White School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 261638005283 · Grand Haven, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 14.4:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Haven High School (1,630 students)
Mary a White School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mary a White School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Haven Hi
Grand Haven High School
1,630 students
- White Pines In
White Pines Intermediate School
740 students
- Lakeshore Midd
Lakeshore Middle School
733 students
- Peach Plains S 328
Peach Plains School
328 students
- Griffin Elemen 308
Griffin Elementary School
308 students
- This school 260
Mary a White School
260 students
What this shows Mary a White School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary a White School compares
Mary a White School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,252
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Grand Haven Area Public Schools reports $16,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~260 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.