- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
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 →
NCES CCD campus card
Campus stamp 262484006151 · Muskegon, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 17.6:1 · 92.7% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Muskegon High School (1,003 students)
Resource Investment Index #14 of 19 schools in Muskegon. Teacher FTE lost 14.4 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Moon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muskegon High
Muskegon High School
1,003 students
- Muskegon Middl
Muskegon Middle School
774 students
- Bunker Element
Bunker Elementary
451 students
- Oakview Elemen
Oakview Elementary School
438 students
- Marquette Elem 367
Marquette Elementary School
367 students
- This school 246
Moon Elementary School
246 students
What this shows Moon Elementary School reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moon Elementary School compares
Moon Elementary School vs Michigan and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 methodology
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
$19,051
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Programs
District finance for Muskegon Public Schools of the City of reports $19,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~246 students)
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.