Enrollment
549
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muskegon, MI
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oakridge Lower Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262622006278
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakridge Lower Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakridge Lower Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakridge Lower Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Oakridge Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262622006278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-25% 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
What stands out at Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Oakridge Lower Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 549 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 549 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 445 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #329, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 549 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Muskegon's public schools, it stands alongside Reethspuffer Elementary School (600 students): Oakridge Lower Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 16.7:1).
Oakridge Public Schools also operates Oakridge High School (539 students) and Oakridge Upper Elementary School (437 students) alongside Oakridge Lower Elementary School.
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 Oakridge Lower Elementary School compares
Oakridge Lower Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 25% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Michigan - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.2%
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
$12,231
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Oakridge Lower Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakridge Public Schools, which includes Oakridge Lower Elementary School.
$12,231
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Oakridge Lower Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakridge High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakridge Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakridge Fusion | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakridge Lower Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Muskegon
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Bunker Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Standard public school
134 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
Alternative education program
14 students 14:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~549 students)
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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 public 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 13.1:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% 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 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% of enrollment, 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 (lower 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 Oakridge Lower Elementary School rank among schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakridge Lower Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Muskegon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muskegon on the city page.
Is Oakridge Lower Elementary School a good school?
Oakridge Lower Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of 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 Oakridge Public Schools?
Besides Oakridge Lower Elementary School, Oakridge Public Schools also operates Oakridge High School (539 students), Oakridge Upper Elementary School (437 students), and Oakridge Middle School (271 students). See the Oakridge Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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