Enrollment
218
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 263234009031
North Pointe — Southgate, MI
Federal NCES profile for North Pointe, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 40
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Southgate Community School District · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Pointe compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Pointe reports 218 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 75.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 38% above the Michigan average and 45% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Southgate Community School District spends $21,508 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.1% from local sources (property taxes), 54.1% from the state, and 10.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Pointe compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 38% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 27% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 38% 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
15:1
students per teacher
— 18% below state mean
Top 29% in Michigan — lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$21,508
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 218 Top 27% in Michigan — larger than 73% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 15:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 75.0% +38% vs state
NCES ID 263234009031
Student demographics
White 43.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
African American 21.1%
Two or More 8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southgate Community School District, which includes North Pointe.
$21,508
Per student
+36%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 54.1%
Federal 10.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 33.7:1
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about North Pointe
How many students attend North Pointe?
North Pointe has 218 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in SOUTHGATE, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Pointe?
The student-teacher ratio at North Pointe is 15:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Pointe?
75.0% of students at North Pointe are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Pointe?
The largest demographic group at North Pointe is White at 43.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in SOUTHGATE, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Pointe?
North Pointe has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.