- Enrollment
- 2,141
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Village Oaks Elementary School held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 262613006265 · Novi, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 13.1:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Novi High School (2,141 students)
Village Oaks Elementary School held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Village Oaks Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Novi High Scho
Novi High School
2,141 students
- Novi Middle Sc
Novi Middle School
1,086 students
- Novi Meadows S
Novi Meadows School
1,048 students
- Parkview Eleme 515
Parkview Elementary School
515 students
- This school 499
Village Oaks Elementary School
499 students
- Novi Woods Ele 496
Novi Woods Elementary School
496 students
What this shows Village Oaks Elementary School reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Village Oaks Elementary School compares
Village Oaks 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,072
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
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.
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
District finance for Novi Community School District reports $15,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~499 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.