- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Holland, MI
North Holland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Holland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263591007189
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Holland Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Holland · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Holland Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Holland Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Holland, MI.
School address
District: West Ottawa Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263591007189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
North Holland Elementary School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 263591007189 · Holland, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 14.8:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students)
North Holland Elementary School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
North Holland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Ottawa Hi
West Ottawa High School Campus
2,187 students
- Harbor Lights
Harbor Lights Middle School
903 students
- Macatawa Bay M 632
Macatawa Bay Middle School
632 students
- Waukazoo Eleme 466
Waukazoo Elementary School
466 students
- Lakeshore Elem 440
Lakeshore Elementary School
440 students
- This school 267
North Holland Elementary School
267 students
What this shows North Holland Elementary School reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Holland Elementary School compares
North Holland 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Michigan - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$14,755
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.1%
White 28.1%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 8.2%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, North Holland Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Ottawa Public School District reports $14,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Holland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ottawa High School Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbor Lights Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macatawa Bay Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waukazoo Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeshore Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Holland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Holland
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 (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Holland Elementary School
How many students attend North Holland Elementary School?
North Holland Elementary School has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Holland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Holland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Holland Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 North Holland Elementary School?
53.2% of students at North Holland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Holland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Holland Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment, in Holland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Holland Elementary School?
North Holland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 North Holland Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, North Holland Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Holland, 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 Holland on the city page.
What other schools are in West Ottawa Public School District?
Besides North Holland Elementary School, West Ottawa Public School District also operates West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students), Harbor Lights Middle School (903 students), and Macatawa Bay Middle School (632 students). See the West Ottawa Public School District district page for the complete list.