- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muskegon, MI
Shettler School
Federal NCES profile for Shettler School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261539005201
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shettler School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #11 of 19
- schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Shettler School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shettler School ranks #11 of 19 schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Fruitport Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261539005201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Shettler School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 261539005201 · Muskegon, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 16.3:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Fruitport High School (812 students)
Shettler School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Shettler School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fruitport High
Fruitport High School
812 students
- Fruitport Midd
Fruitport Middle School
615 students
- Edgewood Eleme
Edgewood Elementary School
585 students
- Beach Elementa 295
Beach Elementary School
295 students
- This school 293
Shettler School
293 students
- Fruitport Adul 29
Fruitport Adult Education
29 students
What this shows Shettler School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shettler School compares
Shettler 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Michigan - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$14,800
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
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Shettler School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Fruitport Community Schools reports $14,800 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shettler School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruitport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fruitport Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beach Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fruitport Adult Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shettler School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Muskegon
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Bunker Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Standard public school
134 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
Alternative education program
14 students 14:1 students per teacher
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 (~293 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Shettler School
How many students attend Shettler School?
Shettler School has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muskegon, MI. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shettler School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shettler School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher 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 Shettler School?
49.7% of students at Shettler School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shettler School?
The largest demographic group at Shettler School is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shettler School?
Shettler School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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).
How does Shettler School rank among schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Shettler School ranks #11 of 19 schools in Muskegon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muskegon on the city page.
What other schools are in Fruitport Community Schools?
Besides Shettler School, Fruitport Community Schools also operates Fruitport High School (812 students), Fruitport Middle School (615 students), and Edgewood Elementary School (585 students). See the Fruitport Community Schools district page for the complete list.