- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Muskegon, MI
North Muskegon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Muskegon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262580006236
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Muskegon Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Muskegon Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Muskegon Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: North Muskegon Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262580006236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
North Muskegon Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 262580006236 · Muskegon, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 16.9:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: North Muskegon High School (305 students)
North Muskegon Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
North Muskegon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Muskegon Elementary School
406 students
- North Muskegon
North Muskegon High School
305 students
- North Muskegon
North Muskegon Middle School
206 students
What this shows North Muskegon Elementary School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Muskegon Elementary School compares
North Muskegon 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$13,687
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.3%
Two or More 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 5.9%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, North Muskegon Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Muskegon Public Schools reports $13,687 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Muskegon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Muskegon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Muskegon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Muskegon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Muskegon
2 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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Muskegon Elementary School
How many students attend North Muskegon Elementary School?
North Muskegon Elementary School has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Muskegon, MI. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Muskegon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Muskegon Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Muskegon Elementary School?
32.7% of students at North Muskegon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Muskegon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Muskegon Elementary School is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Muskegon Elementary School?
North Muskegon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Muskegon Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, North Muskegon Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Muskegon on the city page.
What other schools are in North Muskegon Public Schools?
Besides North Muskegon Elementary School, North Muskegon Public Schools also operates North Muskegon High School (305 students) and North Muskegon Middle School (206 students). See the North Muskegon Public Schools district page for the complete list.