- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Zeeland, MI
New Groningen School
Federal NCES profile for New Groningen School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263666007292
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Groningen School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Zeeland · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
New Groningen School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Groningen School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Zeeland, MI.
School address
District: Zeeland Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263666007292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
New Groningen School held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 263666007292 · Zeeland, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 14.6:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Zeeland West High School (975 students)
New Groningen School held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
New Groningen School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zeeland West H
Zeeland West High School
975 students
- Zeeland East H
Zeeland East High School
935 students
- Cityside Middl
Cityside Middle School
771 students
- Creekside Midd
Creekside Middle School
577 students
- This school
New Groningen School
512 students
- Quincy Element
Quincy Elementary School
455 students
What this shows New Groningen School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Groningen School compares
New Groningen 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 28% in Michigan - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$15,185
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 + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 3.7%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, New Groningen School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Zeeland Public Schools reports $15,185 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Groningen School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeland West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zeeland East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cityside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quincy Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Groningen School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Zeeland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Groningen School
How many students attend New Groningen School?
New Groningen School has 512 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Zeeland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Groningen School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Groningen School is 14.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 7% 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 New Groningen School?
21.7% of students at New Groningen School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Groningen School?
The largest demographic group at New Groningen School is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Zeeland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Groningen School?
New Groningen School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 New Groningen School rank among elementary schools in Zeeland?
By Resource Investment Index, New Groningen School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Zeeland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Zeeland on the city page.
What other schools are in Zeeland Public Schools?
Besides New Groningen School, Zeeland Public Schools also operates Zeeland West High School (975 students), Zeeland East High School (935 students), and Cityside Middle School (771 students). See the Zeeland Public Schools district page for the complete list.