- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Waukazoo Elementary School held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 263591007193 · Holland, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 15.5:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: West Ottawa High School Campus (2,187 students)
Waukazoo Elementary School held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Waukazoo Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Ottawa Hi
West Ottawa High School Campus
2,187 students
- Harbor Lights
Harbor Lights Middle School
903 students
- Macatawa Bay M 632
Macatawa Bay Middle School
632 students
- This school 466
Waukazoo Elementary School
466 students
- Lakeshore Elem 440
Lakeshore Elementary School
440 students
- Woodside Eleme 431
Woodside Elementary School
431 students
What this shows Waukazoo Elementary School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waukazoo Elementary School compares
Waukazoo 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$14,755
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
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.
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
District finance for West Ottawa Public School District reports $14,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~466 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.