Enrollment
549
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 262622006278
Oakridge Lower Elementary School — Muskegon, MI
Federal NCES profile for Oakridge Lower Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 19/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Oakridge Public Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakridge Lower Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Oakridge Lower Elementary School reports 549 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 42.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 67.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 25% above the Michigan average and 31% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 549 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 59.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Oakridge Public Schools spends $16,839 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 18.2% from local sources (property taxes), 70.3% from the state, and 11.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oakridge Lower Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 27% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 25% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 79% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 25% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 16% in Michigan — lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
59.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,839
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 549 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 549 Top 79% in Michigan — larger than 21% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 13.3:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 67.9% +25% vs state
NCES ID 262622006278
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 549:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 59.2%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 35
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakridge Public Schools, which includes Oakridge Lower Elementary School.
$16,839
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 18.2%
State 70.3%
Federal 11.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
Similar other schools in Muskegon
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Bunker Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Standard public school
134 students 23:1 students per teacher
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
Alternative education program
14 students 19:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Oakridge Lower Elementary School
How many students attend Oakridge Lower Elementary School?
Oakridge Lower Elementary School has 549 students enrolled. It is a other school in Muskegon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakridge Lower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakridge Lower Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 27% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakridge Lower Elementary School?
67.9% of students at Oakridge Lower Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakridge Lower Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oakridge Lower Elementary School is White at 74.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Muskegon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakridge Lower Elementary School?
Oakridge Lower Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.