Enrollment
145
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sheldon Woods Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sheldon Woods Elementary School
Sheldon Woods Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in West Olive, Michigan, enrolling 145 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 145 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 219 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
West Ottawa Public School District also operates West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students) and Harbor Lights Middle School (903 students) alongside Sheldon Woods 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 Sheldon Woods Elementary School compares
Sheldon Woods 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,507
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Ottawa Public School District, which includes Sheldon Woods Elementary School.
$13,507
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 51.2%
Federal 10.6%
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 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
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- 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
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 (~145 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Sheldon Woods Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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