Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ionia, MI
North Levalley Elem School
Federal NCES profile for North Levalley Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
The verdict
North Levalley Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Ionia · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Levalley Elem School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Levalley Elem School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Ionia, MI.
School address
NCES ID 261929005606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
North Levalley Elem School shrank from 14 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-1 students YoY 261929005606 · Ionia, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
10 enr · 10:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Shasta Elementary (100 students)
North Levalley Elem School shrank from 14 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How North Levalley Elem School compares
North Levalley Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 43% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 5% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 10 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, North Levalley Elem School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ionia Township S/D #2 reports $17,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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 (~10 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Levalley Elem School
How many students attend North Levalley Elem School?
North Levalley Elem School has 10 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ionia, MI. CCD year-over-year: 14 (2022-23) → 13 (2023-24), down 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Levalley Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Levalley Elem School is 10:1, which is 43% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 36% 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 Levalley Elem School?
57.1% of students at North Levalley Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Levalley Elem School?
The largest demographic group at North Levalley Elem School is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Ionia, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Levalley Elem School?
North Levalley Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Levalley Elem School rank among elementary schools in Ionia?
By Resource Investment Index, North Levalley Elem School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Ionia, 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 Ionia on the city page.
What other schools are in Ionia Township S/D #2?
None reported; Ionia Township S/D #2 operates only North Levalley Elem School as a public school district in NCES's records.