Enrollment
246
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muskegon, MI
Moon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Moon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262484006151
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moon Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #14 of 19
- schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 92.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Moon Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moon Elementary School ranks #14 of 19 schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Muskegon Public Schools of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 262484006151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moon Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moon Elementary School
Moon Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 246 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 92.7% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 246 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 256 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #196, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 74.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 57 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 246 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Muskegon's public schools, it stands alongside Reethspuffer Elementary School (600 students): Moon Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 16.7:1).
Muskegon Public Schools of the City of also operates Muskegon High School (1,003 students) and Muskegon Middle School (774 students) alongside Moon Elementary 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 Moon Elementary School compares
Moon Elementary 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.7% | ▲ 71% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
74.8%
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
$15,994
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muskegon Public Schools of the City of, which includes Moon Elementary School.
$15,994
Per student
+18%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 49.8%
Federal 27.8%
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 Moon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muskegon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunker Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marquette Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Muskegon
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Bunker Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Standard public school
134 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
Alternative education program
14 students 14:1 students per teacher
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 (~246 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Moon Elementary School
How many students attend Moon Elementary School?
Moon Elementary School has 246 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muskegon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moon Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moon Elementary School?
92.7% of students at Moon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moon Elementary School?
Moon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Moon Elementary School rank among schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Moon Elementary School ranks #14 of 19 schools in Muskegon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muskegon on the city page.
Is Moon Elementary School a good school?
Moon Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Muskegon Public Schools of the City of?
Besides Moon Elementary School, Muskegon Public Schools of the City of also operates Muskegon High School (1,003 students), Muskegon Middle School (774 students), and Bunker Elementary (451 students). See the Muskegon Public Schools of the City of district page for the complete list.
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