- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hudsonville, MI
South Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261884005566
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hudsonville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hudsonville, MI.
School address
District: Hudsonville Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261884005566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
South Elementary School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 261884005566 · Hudsonville, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 17.8:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Hudsonville High School (1,995 students)
South Elementary School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
South Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hudsonville Hi
Hudsonville High School
1,995 students
- Riley Street M 688
Riley Street Middle School
688 students
- Baldwin Street 610
Baldwin Street Middle School
610 students
- Hudsonville Fr 468
Hudsonville Freshman Building
468 students
- Georgetown Ele 450
Georgetown Elementary School
450 students
- This school 391
South Elementary School
391 students
What this shows South Elementary School reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Elementary School compares
South 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 55% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Michigan - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$14,135
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 + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.8%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, South Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hudsonville Public School District reports $14,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudsonville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riley Street Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Street Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hudsonville Freshman Building | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Elementary School
How many students attend South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hudsonville, MI. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Elementary School?
24.3% of students at South Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Elementary School is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Hudsonville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
How does South Elementary School rank among public schools in Hudsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hudsonville, 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 Hudsonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hudsonville Public School District?
Besides South Elementary School, Hudsonville Public School District also operates Hudsonville High School (1,995 students), Riley Street Middle School (688 students), and Baldwin Street Middle School (610 students). See the Hudsonville Public School District district page for the complete list.