- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Oakridge Upper Elementary School grew from 421 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 262622006275 · Muskegon, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 17.5:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakridge Lower Elementary School (549 students)
Oakridge Upper Elementary School grew from 421 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Oakridge Upper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakridge Lower
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
549 students
- Oakridge High
Oakridge High School
539 students
- This school
Oakridge Upper Elementary School
437 students
- Oakridge Middl
Oakridge Middle School
271 students
- Oakridge Fusio 41
Oakridge Fusion
41 students
What this shows Oakridge Upper Elementary School reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakridge Upper Elementary School compares
Oakridge Upper 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,976
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Oakridge Public Schools reports $13,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~437 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), up 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.