- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 4.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muskegon, MI
Wesley School
Federal NCES profile for Wesley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 268085000656
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wesley School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 19
- schools in Muskegon · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wesley School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wesley School ranks #5 of 19 schools in Muskegon, MI.
School address
District: Muskegon Area Isd · Michigan
NCES ID 268085000656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Wesley School held near 117 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 268085000656 · Muskegon, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
127 enr · 5.3:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeshore Learning Center (21 students)
Wesley School held near 117 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Wesley School compares
Wesley 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 | 5.3:1 | ▼ 70% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 44% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.3:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
5.3:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 3% in Michigan - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.1%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.4%
African American 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Wesley School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How Wesley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wesley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Muskegon
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Bunker Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Standard public school
134 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Muskegon County Juvenile Transition Center
Alternative education program
14 students 14:1 students per teacher
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 (~127 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wesley School
How many students attend Wesley School?
Wesley School has 127 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Muskegon, MI. CCD year-over-year: 112 (2022-23) → 117 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wesley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wesley School is 5.3:1, which is 70% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 66% 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 Wesley School?
30.4% of students at Wesley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wesley School?
The largest demographic group at Wesley School is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Muskegon, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wesley School?
Wesley School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Wesley School rank among schools in Muskegon?
By Resource Investment Index, Wesley School ranks #5 of 19 schools in Muskegon, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muskegon on the city page.
What other schools are in Muskegon Area Isd?
Besides Wesley School, Muskegon Area Isd also operates Lakeshore Learning Center (21 students). See the Muskegon Area Isd district page for the complete list.