- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Ross Park Elementary School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 262412006083 · Muskegon, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 14.1:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mona Shores High School (1,268 students)
Ross Park Elementary School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.0 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ross Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mona Shores Hi
Mona Shores High School
1,268 students
- Mona Shores Mi
Mona Shores Middle School
930 students
- Campbell Eleme 454
Campbell Elementary School
454 students
- This school 450
Ross Park Elementary School
450 students
- Churchill Elem 414
Churchill Elementary School
414 students
- Lincoln Park E 411
Lincoln Park Elementary School
411 students
What this shows Ross Park Elementary School reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ross Park Elementary School compares
Ross Park Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,290
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
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.
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
District finance for Mona Shores Public School District reports $14,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~450 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.