- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Rapids, MI
Wealthy School
Federal NCES profile for Wealthy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261248004963
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wealthy School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 24
- elementary schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wealthy School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wealthy School ranks #3 of 24 elementary schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: East Grand Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261248004963 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Wealthy School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 261248004963 · Grand Rapids, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 17.8:1 · 6.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: East Grand Rapids High School (908 students)
Wealthy School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Wealthy School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Grand Rap
East Grand Rapids High School
908 students
- East Grand Rap
East Grand Rapids Middle School
710 students
- This school
Wealthy School
462 students
- Lakeside Schoo
Lakeside School
453 students
- Breton Downs S
Breton Downs School
451 students
What this shows Wealthy School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wealthy School compares
Wealthy 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 | 6.9% | ▼ 87% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 31% | - | - |
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.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,738
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 3.7%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Wealthy School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for East Grand Rapids Public Schools reports $12,738 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wealthy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Grand Rapids High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Grand Rapids Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breton Downs School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wealthy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Grand Rapids
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wealthy School
How many students attend Wealthy School?
Wealthy School has 462 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wealthy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wealthy 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 Wealthy School?
6.9% of students at Wealthy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wealthy School?
The largest demographic group at Wealthy School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wealthy School?
Wealthy 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 Wealthy School rank among elementary schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Wealthy School ranks #3 of 24 elementary schools in Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in East Grand Rapids Public Schools?
Besides Wealthy School, East Grand Rapids Public Schools also operates East Grand Rapids High School (908 students), East Grand Rapids Middle School (710 students), and Lakeside School (453 students). See the East Grand Rapids Public Schools district page for the complete list.