- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Olive, MI
Sheldon Woods Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sheldon Woods Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263591007191
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheldon Woods Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 145
- students enrolled
Sheldon Woods Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Ottawa Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263591007191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Sheldon Woods Elementary School held near 153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.7 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 263591007191 · West Olive, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 14.5:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students)
Sheldon Woods Elementary School held near 153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.7 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Sheldon Woods Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Ottawa Hi
West Ottawa High School Campus
2,187 students
- Harbor Lights
Harbor Lights Middle School
903 students
- Macatawa Bay M 632
Macatawa Bay Middle School
632 students
- Waukazoo Eleme 466
Waukazoo Elementary School
466 students
- Lakeshore Elem 440
Lakeshore Elementary School
440 students
- This school 145
Sheldon Woods Elementary School
145 students
What this shows Sheldon Woods Elementary School reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheldon Woods Elementary School compares
Sheldon Woods 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▲ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in Michigan - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.6%
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.
Funding equity
$14,755
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
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 2.8%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Sheldon Woods Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Ottawa Public School District reports $14,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sheldon Woods Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ottawa High School Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbor Lights Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macatawa Bay Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waukazoo Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeshore Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheldon Woods Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheldon Woods Elementary School
How many students attend Sheldon Woods Elementary School?
Sheldon Woods Elementary School has 145 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Olive, MI. CCD year-over-year: 150 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheldon Woods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheldon Woods Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 Woods Elementary School?
60.7% of students at Sheldon Woods Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheldon Woods Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sheldon Woods Elementary School is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in West Olive, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheldon Woods Elementary School?
Sheldon Woods Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in West Ottawa Public School District?
Besides Sheldon Woods Elementary School, West Ottawa Public School District also operates West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students), Harbor Lights Middle School (903 students), and Macatawa Bay Middle School (632 students). See the West Ottawa Public School District district page for the complete list.