- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hudsonville, MI
Park Elemementary School
Federal NCES profile for Park Elemementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261884005564
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Elemementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Hudsonville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Elemementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elemementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hudsonville, MI.
School address
District: Hudsonville Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261884005564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-99 students YoY
Park Elemementary School shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (-26.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-99 students YoY 261884005564 · Hudsonville, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 10.8:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Hudsonville High School (1,995 students)
Park Elemementary School shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (-26.1%). Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Park Elemementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hudsonville Hi
Hudsonville High School
1,995 students
- Riley Street M 688
Riley Street Middle School
688 students
- Baldwin Street 610
Baldwin Street Middle School
610 students
- Hudsonville Fr 468
Hudsonville Freshman Building
468 students
- Georgetown Ele 450
Georgetown Elementary School
450 students
- This school 260
Park Elemementary School
260 students
What this shows Park Elemementary School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Elemementary School compares
Park Elemementary School is a shrinking 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 38% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 75% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 10% in Michigan - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$14,135
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Park Elemementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hudsonville Public School District reports $14,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Elemementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudsonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riley Street Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Street Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hudsonville Freshman Building | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Elemementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Hudsonville
1 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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Elemementary School
How many students attend Park Elemementary School?
Park Elemementary School has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hudsonville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), down 99.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Elemementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Elemementary School is 10.8:1, which is 38% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% 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 Park Elemementary School?
13.7% of students at Park Elemementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Elemementary School?
The largest demographic group at Park Elemementary School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Hudsonville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Elemementary School?
Park Elemementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Park Elemementary School rank among elementary schools in Hudsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elemementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hudsonville, 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 Hudsonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hudsonville Public School District?
Besides Park Elemementary School, Hudsonville Public School District also operates Hudsonville High School (1,995 students), Riley Street Middle School (688 students), and Baldwin Street Middle School (610 students). See the Hudsonville Public School District district page for the complete list.