Enrollment
450
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muskegon, MI
Ross Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ross Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262412006083
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ross Park Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 19
- schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ross Park Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ross Park Elementary School ranks #4 of 19 schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Mona Shores Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262412006083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ross Park Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ross Park Elementary School
Ross Park Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Muskegon, Michigan, enrolling 450 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 450 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 728 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #49, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Muskegon's public schools, it stands alongside Reethspuffer Elementary School (600 students): Ross Park Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 16.7:1).
Mona Shores Public School District also operates Mona Shores High School (1,268 students) and Mona Shores Middle School (930 students) alongside Ross Park 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 Ross Park Elementary School compares
Ross Park 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in Michigan - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$13,160
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
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 75.3%
African American 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Ross Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mona Shores Public School District, which includes Ross Park Elementary School.
$13,160
Per student
-3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.1%
State 56.6%
Federal 14.2%
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 Ross Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mona Shores High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mona Shores Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campbell Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchill Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ross Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Muskegon
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Bunker Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Standard public school
134 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
Alternative education program
14 students 14:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~450 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ross Park Elementary School
How many students attend Ross Park Elementary School?
Ross Park Elementary School has 450 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muskegon, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ross Park Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Ross Park Elementary School?
44.6% of students at Ross Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ross Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ross Park Elementary School is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ross Park Elementary School?
Ross Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Ross Park Elementary School rank among schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Ross Park Elementary School ranks #4 of 19 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 schools in Muskegon on the city page.
Is Ross Park Elementary School a good school?
Ross Park Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% 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 Mona Shores Public School District?
Besides Ross Park Elementary School, Mona Shores Public School District also operates Mona Shores High School (1,268 students), Mona Shores Middle School (930 students), and Campbell Elementary School (454 students). See the Mona Shores Public School District district page for the complete list.
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