Enrollment
432
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whitehall, MI
Shoreline Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shoreline Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263630000230
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shoreline Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Whitehall · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Shoreline Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shoreline Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Whitehall, MI.
School address
District: Whitehall District Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263630000230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shoreline Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shoreline Elementary School
Shoreline Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Whitehall, Michigan, enrolling 432 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.4% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 732 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #567, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 432 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Whitehall District Schools also operates Whitehall Senior High School (597 students) and Whitehall Ealy Elem School (431 students) alongside Shoreline 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 Shoreline Elementary School compares
Shoreline 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Michigan - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.0%
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
$14,371
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 83.6%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Shoreline Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitehall District Schools, which includes Shoreline Elementary School.
$14,371
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 50.5%
Federal 11.6%
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 Shoreline Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehall Ealy Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitehall Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Lake Area Community Education | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shoreline Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Shoreline Elementary School
How many students attend Shoreline Elementary School?
Shoreline Elementary School has 432 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whitehall, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shoreline Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shoreline Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% 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 Shoreline Elementary School?
50.4% of students at Shoreline Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shoreline Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shoreline Elementary School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Whitehall, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shoreline Elementary School?
Shoreline Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Shoreline Elementary School rank among public schools in Whitehall?
By Resource Investment Index, Shoreline Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Whitehall, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Whitehall on the city page.
Is Shoreline Elementary School a good school?
Shoreline Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Whitehall District Schools?
Besides Shoreline Elementary School, Whitehall District Schools also operates Whitehall Senior High School (597 students), Whitehall Ealy Elem School (431 students), and Whitehall Middle School (424 students). See the Whitehall District Schools district page for the complete list.
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