Enrollment
466
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holland, MI
Waukazoo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waukazoo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263591007193
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waukazoo Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #7 of 17
- schools in Holland · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Waukazoo Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waukazoo Elementary School ranks #7 of 17 schools in Holland, MI.
School address
District: West Ottawa Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263591007193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waukazoo Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waukazoo Elementary School
Waukazoo Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Holland, Michigan, enrolling 466 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.2% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 466 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 532 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #91.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 41/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Holland's public schools, it stands alongside Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte (307 students): Waukazoo Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 18.1:1).
West Ottawa Public School District also operates West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students) and Harbor Lights Middle School (903 students) alongside Waukazoo 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 Waukazoo Elementary School compares
Waukazoo 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 55% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.2%
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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Michigan - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$13,507
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
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Waukazoo Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Ottawa Public School District, which includes Waukazoo Elementary School.
$13,507
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 51.2%
Federal 10.6%
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 Waukazoo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ottawa High School Campus | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbor Lights Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macatawa Bay Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeshore Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodside Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waukazoo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Holland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~466 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Waukazoo Elementary School
How many students attend Waukazoo Elementary School?
Waukazoo Elementary School has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waukazoo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waukazoo Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% 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 Waukazoo Elementary School?
24.2% of students at Waukazoo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waukazoo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waukazoo Elementary School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Holland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waukazoo Elementary School?
Waukazoo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Waukazoo Elementary School rank among schools in Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, Waukazoo Elementary School ranks #7 of 17 schools in Holland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Holland on the city page.
Is Waukazoo Elementary School a good school?
Waukazoo Elementary School earns 40/100 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 West Ottawa Public School District?
Besides Waukazoo Elementary School, West Ottawa Public School District also operates West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students), Harbor Lights Middle School (903 students), and Macatawa Bay Middle School (632 students). See the West Ottawa Public School District district page for the complete list.
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