Enrollment
218
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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
👥 S:T ratio 0
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
- 0
- 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.
School address
District: Southgate Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263234009031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
54.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+211% 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
What stands out at North Pointe
North Pointe is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Southgate, Michigan, enrolling 218 students.
Class loads run heavy: 54.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Michigan schools and 211% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 218 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 315 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #313, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Southgate Community School District also operates Southgate Anderson High School (1,052 students) and Davidson Middle School (663 students) alongside North Pointe.
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 Pointe compares
North Pointe on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,761
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southgate Community School District, which includes North Pointe.
$15,761
Per student
+17%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 46.2:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~218 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~54.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is North Pointe a good school?
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. 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 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.
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