- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Watervliet, MI
North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263546007155
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Watervliet · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Watervliet, MI.
School address
District: Watervliet School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263546007155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
North Elementary School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 263546007155 · Watervliet, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 19.5:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Watervliet Senior High School (360 students)
North Elementary School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
North Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watervliet Sen
Watervliet Senior High School
360 students
- South Elementa
South Elementary School
335 students
- This school
North Elementary School
312 students
- Watervliet Mid
Watervliet Middle School
309 students
- Way Watervlie 90
Way Watervliet High School
90 students
What this shows North Elementary School reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elementary School compares
North Elementary 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 16% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Michigan - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$14,138
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, North Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Watervliet School District reports $14,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watervliet Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watervliet Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Way Watervliet High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 45:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elementary School
How many students attend North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has 312 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Watervliet, MI. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Elementary School?
63.1% of students at North Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Watervliet, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Elementary School rank among public schools in Watervliet?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Watervliet, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Watervliet on the city page.
What other schools are in Watervliet School District?
Besides North Elementary School, Watervliet School District also operates Watervliet Senior High School (360 students), South Elementary School (335 students), and Watervliet Middle School (309 students). See the Watervliet School District district page for the complete list.