Enrollment
437
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Muskegon, MI
Oakridge Upper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oakridge Upper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262622006275
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakridge Upper Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakridge Upper Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakridge Upper Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Oakridge Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262622006275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakridge Upper Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakridge Upper Elementary School
Oakridge Upper Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 437 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.1% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 437 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 624 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #199.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 94 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 437 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Muskegon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dr Martin Luther King Academy (105 students): Oakridge Upper Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 13.1:1).
Oakridge Public Schools also operates Oakridge Lower Elementary School (549 students) and Oakridge High School (539 students) alongside Oakridge Upper 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 Upper Elementary School compares
Oakridge Upper 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 11% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Michigan - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.2%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Oakridge Upper 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 Upper 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 Upper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakridge Lower Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakridge Fusion | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakridge Upper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 elementary schools in Muskegon
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~437 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oakridge Upper Elementary School
How many students attend Oakridge Upper Elementary School?
Oakridge Upper Elementary School has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Muskegon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakridge Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakridge Upper Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakridge Upper Elementary School?
60.1% of students at Oakridge Upper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakridge Upper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oakridge Upper Elementary School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakridge Upper Elementary School?
Oakridge Upper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Upper Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakridge Upper Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Muskegon on the city page.
Is Oakridge Upper Elementary School a good school?
Oakridge Upper Elementary School earns 27/100 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 Oakridge Public Schools?
Besides Oakridge Upper Elementary School, Oakridge Public Schools also operates Oakridge Lower Elementary School (549 students), Oakridge High School (539 students), and Oakridge Middle School (271 students). See the Oakridge Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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