- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Allegan, MI
North Ward Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Ward Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260222003968
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Ward Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Allegan · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Ward Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Ward Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Allegan, MI.
School address
District: Allegan Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260222003968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
North Ward Elementary School grew from 34 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 3.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 260222003968 · Allegan, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 9.7:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Allegan High School (543 students)
North Ward Elementary School grew from 34 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 3.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
North Ward Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allegan High S
Allegan High School
543 students
- Le White Middl
Le White Middle School
427 students
- Pine Trails El
Pine Trails Elementary School
326 students
- Dawson Element
Dawson Elementary School
278 students
- West Ward Elem
West Ward Elementary School
247 students
- This school 29
North Ward Elementary School
29 students
What this shows North Ward Elementary School reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Ward Elementary School compares
North Ward Elementary School 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 45% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 8% in Michigan - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,496
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, North Ward Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Allegan Public Schools reports $14,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Ward Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Le White Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Trails Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dawson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ward Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Ward Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar other schools in Allegan
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~29 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Ward Elementary School
How many students attend North Ward Elementary School?
North Ward Elementary School has 29 students enrolled. It is a public school in Allegan, MI. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 36 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Ward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Ward Elementary School is 9.7:1, which is 45% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 38% 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 Ward Elementary School?
41.2% of students at North Ward Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Ward Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Ward Elementary School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Allegan, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Ward Elementary School?
North Ward Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Ward Elementary School rank among schools in Allegan?
By Resource Investment Index, North Ward Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Allegan, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Allegan on the city page.
What other schools are in Allegan Public Schools?
Besides North Ward Elementary School, Allegan Public Schools also operates Allegan High School (543 students), Le White Middle School (427 students), and Pine Trails Elementary School (326 students). See the Allegan Public Schools district page for the complete list.