Enrollment
406
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Muskegon Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Muskegon Elementary School
North Muskegon Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 406 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 406 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 606 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Muskegon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dr Martin Luther King Academy (105 students): North Muskegon Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 13.1:1).
North Muskegon Public Schools also operates North Muskegon High School (305 students) and North Muskegon Middle School (206 students) alongside North Muskegon Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Muskegon Elementary School compares
North Muskegon Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,452
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Muskegon Public Schools, which includes North Muskegon Elementary School.
$12,452
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 66.7%
Federal 8.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~406 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Muskegon Elementary School a good school?
North Muskegon Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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