Enrollment
260
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park Elemementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Park Elemementary School
Park Elemementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hudsonville, Michigan, enrolling 260 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.8:1, Park Elemementary School is leaner than roughly 90% of Michigan schools and 38% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.7% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 260 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 106 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #52.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hudsonville's elementary schools, it stands alongside South Elementary School (391 students): Park Elemementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.8:1 vs 17.8:1).
Hudsonville Public School District also operates Hudsonville High School (1,995 students) and Riley Street Middle School (688 students) alongside Park Elemementary 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 Park Elemementary School compares
Park Elemementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,627
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hudsonville Public School District, which includes Park Elemementary School.
$12,627
Per student
-7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 63.5%
Federal 1.7%
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 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
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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.
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 (~260 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Park Elemementary School a good school?
Park Elemementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% 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 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.
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