Elementary school (grades K-5) · Southgate, MI

North Pointe

Federal NCES profile for North Pointe, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.

2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263234009031
0/100100/1000/100
👥 S:T ratio
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Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →

The verdict

North Pointe earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.

#9 of 9
public schools in Southgate · Resource Index
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Resource Index · Lower
54.5:1
large classes for Michigan
75.0%
free-lunch eligible

North Pointe has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.

By Resource Investment Index, North Pointe ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Southgate, MI.

CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24

+81 students YoY

North Pointe grew from 60 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (+135.0%).

Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).

Growing CCD campus

+81 students YoY 263234009031 · Southgate, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD

218 enr · 54.5:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 0

Nearest enrollment peer: Southgate Anderson High School (1,052 students)

North Pointe grew from 60 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (+135.0%). Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →

North Pointe in the enrollment neighbourhood

Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers

students

What this shows North Pointe reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.

Source U.S. Department of Education, NCES Common Core of Data (Public School Universe) As of 2024-25

How North Pointe compares

North Pointe is a growing 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 54.5:1 ▲ 211% 17.5:1 15.7:1
Free-lunch eligible 75.0% ▲ 38% 54.3% 51.7%
Enrollment 218 top 73% - -

Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25

54.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.

Equity indicators methodology

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
54.5:1
students per teacher - 211% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,801
per pupil, district-wide - above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.

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.

Student-body diversity index 68.8/100

Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, North Pointe is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.

District finance for Southgate Community School District reports $17,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.

How North Pointe Compares to District-Mates

School Enrollment Economic Profile Student-Teacher Ratio
Southgate Anderson High School Larger Lower economic need Lower S:T ratio
Davidson Middle School Larger Lower economic need Lower S:T ratio
Asher School Larger Similar economic need Lower S:T ratio
Allen Elementary School Larger Lower economic need Lower S:T ratio
Grogan Elementary School Larger Lower economic need Lower S:T ratio

Comparisons are relative to North Pointe's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.

Other Schools in This District

Southgate Community School District · 5 sibling schools

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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.

Frequently asked questions about North Pointe

How many students attend North Pointe?

North Pointe has 218 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Southgate, MI. CCD year-over-year: 60 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), up 81.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Pointe?

The student-teacher ratio at North Pointe is 54.5:1, which is 211% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 247% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.

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% of enrollment, in Southgate, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.

What is the Resource Investment Index for North Pointe?

North Pointe has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.

How does North Pointe rank among public schools in Southgate?

By Resource Investment Index, North Pointe ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Southgate, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Southgate on the city page.

What other schools are in Southgate Community School District?

Besides North Pointe, Southgate Community School District also operates Southgate Anderson High School (1,052 students), Davidson Middle School (663 students), and Asher School (462 students). See the Southgate Community School District district page for the complete list.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CCD + Public School Universe (2024-25), CRDC (2021-22), F-33 District Finance Survey (FY 2022-23) · 2024-25 Data as of the 2024-25 school year. Coverage from U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data. Varies by entity type; administrative districts and certain charter networks may report only a subset of fields.

All federal data sources used on this page

Full source list and how we compute each figure: methodology page.

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