Enrollment
499
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Novi, MI
Village Oaks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Village Oaks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262613006265
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Village Oaks Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Novi · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Village Oaks Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Village Oaks Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Novi, MI.
School address
District: Novi Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262613006265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Village Oaks Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Village Oaks Elementary School
Village Oaks Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Novi, Michigan, enrolling 499 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.1% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 499 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 414 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #59.
Its student body is led by Asian (45%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Novi Community School District also operates Novi High School (2,141 students) and Novi Middle School (1,086 students) alongside Village Oaks 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 Village Oaks Elementary School compares
Village Oaks 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 69% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Michigan - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,851
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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
Asian 44.7%
White 35.5%
African American 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: Asian at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Village Oaks Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Novi Community School District, which includes Village Oaks Elementary School.
$13,851
Per student
+3%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.6%
State 44.5%
Federal 8.9%
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 Village Oaks Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novi High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Novi Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Novi Meadows School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Novi Woods Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Village Oaks Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,141
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary 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 (~499 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Village Oaks Elementary School
How many students attend Village Oaks Elementary School?
Village Oaks Elementary School has 499 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Novi, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Village Oaks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Village Oaks Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% 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 Village Oaks Elementary School?
17.1% of students at Village Oaks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Village Oaks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Village Oaks Elementary School is Asian at 44.7% of enrollment, in Novi, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Village Oaks Elementary School?
Village Oaks Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
How does Village Oaks Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Novi?
By Resource Investment Index, Village Oaks Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Novi, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Novi on the city page.
Is Village Oaks Elementary School a good school?
Village Oaks Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Novi Community School District?
Besides Village Oaks Elementary School, Novi Community School District also operates Novi High School (2,141 students), Novi Middle School (1,086 students), and Novi Meadows School (1,048 students). See the Novi Community School District district page for the complete list.
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