Enrollment
23
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holland, MI
Sheldon Pines School
Federal NCES profile for Sheldon Pines School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 268090000253
👥 S:T ratio 87
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheldon Pines School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #9 of 17
- schools in Holland · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 3.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheldon Pines School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheldon Pines School ranks #9 of 17 schools in Holland, MI.
School address
District: Ottawa Area Isd · Michigan
NCES ID 268090000253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sheldon Pines School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sheldon Pines School
Sheldon Pines School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Holland, Michigan, enrolling 23 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 3.3:1, Sheldon Pines School is leaner than roughly 99% of Michigan schools and 81% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Michigan schools, with 23 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #28.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 82.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 5 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 23 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Holland's public schools, it stands alongside Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte (307 students): Sheldon Pines School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (3.3:1 vs 18.1:1).
Ottawa Area Isd also operates Roerinkknoll Education Center (118 students) and Ottawa Area Center (87 students) alongside Sheldon Pines 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 Sheldon Pines School compares
Sheldon Pines 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 | 3.3:1 | ▼ 81% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 20% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3.3:1
students per teacher
- 81% below state mean
Top 1% in Michigan - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
82.6%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 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 43.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 21.7%
African American 13.0%
Largest group: White at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Sheldon Pines School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How Sheldon Pines School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roerinkknoll Education Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ottawa Area Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheldon Pines School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 5.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~23 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sheldon Pines School
How many students attend Sheldon Pines School?
Sheldon Pines School has 23 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Holland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheldon Pines School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheldon Pines School is 3.3:1, which is 81% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 79% 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 Sheldon Pines School?
65.0% of students at Sheldon Pines School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheldon Pines School?
The largest demographic group at Sheldon Pines School is White at 43.5% of enrollment, in Holland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheldon Pines School?
Sheldon Pines 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 Sheldon Pines School rank among schools in Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheldon Pines School ranks #9 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 Sheldon Pines School a good school?
Sheldon Pines School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan. 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 Ottawa Area Isd?
Besides Sheldon Pines School, Ottawa Area Isd also operates Roerinkknoll Education Center (118 students) and Ottawa Area Center (87 students). See the Ottawa Area Isd district page for the complete list.
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