Enrollment
331
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 262676007564
Orchard View Early Elementary — Muskegon, MI
Federal NCES profile for Orchard View Early Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 19/100.
👥 Class size 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 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: Orchard View 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)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orchard View Early Elementary 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
Orchard View Early Elementary reports 331 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 36% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 82.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 52% above the Michigan average and 59% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 331 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 65.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Orchard View Schools spends $15,757 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.5% from local sources (property taxes), 58.1% from the state, and 14.3% 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 Orchard View Early Elementary 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 52% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 46% | — | — |
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
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 52% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
— 19% above state mean
Top 88% in Michigan — lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
65.3%
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
$15,757
per pupil, district-wide
— below 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 331 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 331 Top 46% in Michigan — larger than 54% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 21.6:1 +19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 82.5% +52% vs state
NCES ID 262676007564
Student demographics
White 54.7%
African American 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 331:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 65.3%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 27
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orchard View Schools, which includes Orchard View Early Elementary.
$15,757
Per student
-1%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 58.1%
Federal 14.3%
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
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
Similar other schools in Muskegon
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Standard public school
611 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Campbell Elementary School
Standard public school
454 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Ross Park Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Oakview Elementary School
Standard public school
438 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary School
Standard public school
428 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Orchard View Early Elementary
How many students attend Orchard View Early Elementary?
Orchard View Early Elementary has 331 students enrolled. It is a other school in MUSKEGON, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard View Early Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard View Early Elementary is 21.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orchard View Early Elementary?
82.5% of students at Orchard View Early Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard View Early Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Orchard View Early Elementary is White at 54.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in MUSKEGON, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard View Early Elementary?
Orchard View Early Elementary 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.