Enrollment
255
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Shore Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Shore Elementary
North Shore Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in South Haven, Michigan, enrolling 255 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 255 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 395 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #89.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
South Haven Public Schools also operates South Haven High School (588 students) and Baseline Middle School (377 students) alongside North Shore Elementary.
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 Shore Elementary compares
North Shore Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,697
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.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Haven Public Schools, which includes North Shore Elementary.
$13,697
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.4%
State 31.2%
Federal 17.4%
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 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
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~255 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Shore Elementary a good school?
North Shore Elementary earns 32/100 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 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.
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