- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holland, MI
Sandyview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sandyview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261740005418
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandyview Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 17
- schools in Holland · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandyview Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandyview Elementary School ranks #2 of 17 schools in Holland, MI.
School address
District: Hamilton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261740005418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Sandyview Elementary School shrank from 63 students in 2022-23 to 53 in 2023-24 (-15.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.3 → 5.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 261740005418 · Holland, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
63 enr · 9:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (793 students)
Sandyview Elementary School shrank from 63 students in 2022-23 to 53 in 2023-24 (-15.9%). Teacher FTE lost 7.3 → 5.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Sandyview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
793 students
- Hamilton Middl
Hamilton Middle School
707 students
- Hamilton Eleme
Hamilton Elementary School
359 students
- Bentheim Eleme 281
Bentheim Elementary School
281 students
- Blue Star Elem 202
Blue Star Elementary School
202 students
- This school 63
Sandyview Elementary School
63 students
What this shows Sandyview Elementary School reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandyview Elementary School compares
Sandyview Elementary 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 49% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 77% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 7% in Michigan - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$13,025
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 63 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Hamilton Community Schools reports $13,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandyview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bentheim Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Star Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandyview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Holland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~63 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sandyview Elementary School
How many students attend Sandyview Elementary School?
Sandyview Elementary School has 63 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 63 (2022-23) → 53 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandyview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandyview Elementary School is 9:1, which is 49% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 43% 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 Sandyview Elementary School?
12.7% of students at Sandyview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandyview Elementary School?
Sandyview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sandyview Elementary School rank among schools in Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandyview Elementary School ranks #2 of 17 schools in Holland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Holland on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Community Schools?
Besides Sandyview Elementary School, Hamilton Community Schools also operates Hamilton High School (793 students), Hamilton Middle School (707 students), and Hamilton Elementary School (359 students). See the Hamilton Community Schools district page for the complete list.