- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Shoreline Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 263630000230 · Whitehall, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 15.4:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitehall Senior High School (597 students)
Shoreline Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Shoreline Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitehall Seni
Whitehall Senior High School
597 students
- This school
Shoreline Elementary School
432 students
- Whitehall Ealy
Whitehall Ealy Elem School
431 students
- Whitehall Midd
Whitehall Middle School
424 students
- White Lake Are 129
White Lake Area Community Education
129 students
What this shows Shoreline Elementary School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shoreline Elementary School compares
Shoreline 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,637
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Whitehall District Schools reports $16,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~432 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.