- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Haven, MI
North Shore Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Shore Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263230001817
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Shore Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in South Haven · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Shore Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Shore Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in South Haven, MI.
School address
District: South Haven Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263230001817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
North Shore Elementary grew from 247 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 263230001817 · South Haven, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 15:1 · 74.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: South Haven High School (588 students)
North Shore Elementary grew from 247 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
North Shore Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Haven Hi
South Haven High School
588 students
- Baseline Middl
Baseline Middle School
377 students
- Maple Grove El
Maple Grove Elementary School
300 students
- This school
North Shore Elementary
255 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
251 students
- Way South Have 44
Way South Haven
44 students
What this shows North Shore Elementary reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Shore Elementary compares
North Shore Elementary 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 37% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in Michigan - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$14,855
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, North Shore Elementary is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for South Haven Public Schools reports $14,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Shore Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Haven High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baseline Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Way South Haven | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Shore Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 3.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Shore Elementary
How many students attend North Shore Elementary?
North Shore Elementary has 255 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Haven, MI. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Shore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Shore Elementary is 15:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% lower 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 Shore Elementary?
74.5% of students at North Shore Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Shore Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Shore Elementary is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in South Haven, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Shore Elementary?
North Shore Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Shore Elementary rank among public schools in South Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, North Shore Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in South Haven, 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 South Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in South Haven Public Schools?
Besides North Shore Elementary, South Haven Public Schools also operates South Haven High School (588 students), Baseline Middle School (377 students), and Maple Grove Elementary School (300 students). See the South Haven Public Schools district page for the complete list.