Enrollment
63
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sandyview Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sandyview Elementary School
Sandyview Elementary School is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Holland, Michigan, enrolling 63 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9:1, Sandyview Elementary School is leaner than roughly 93% of Michigan schools and 49% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.7% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Michigan average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Michigan schools, with 63 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 63 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Holland's public schools, it stands alongside Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte (307 students): Sandyview Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9:1 vs 18.1:1).
Hamilton Community Schools also operates Hamilton High School (793 students) and Hamilton Middle School (707 students) alongside Sandyview 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 Sandyview Elementary School compares
Sandyview 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,439
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
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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton Community Schools, which includes Sandyview Elementary School.
$12,439
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 64.9%
Federal 4.9%
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 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
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
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 (~63 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sandyview Elementary School a good school?
Sandyview Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% 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 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.
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