- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wyoming, MI
West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263657007268
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Wyoming · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wyoming, MI.
School address
District: Wyoming Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263657007268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
West Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 263657007268 · Wyoming, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 15.1:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Wyoming High School (1,273 students)
West Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
West Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wyoming High S
Wyoming High School
1,273 students
- Wyoming Junior
Wyoming Junior High School
584 students
- Wyoming Interm
Wyoming Intermediate
579 students
- This school 468
West Elementary School
468 students
- Parkview Eleme 296
Parkview Elementary School
296 students
- Gladiola Eleme 290
Gladiola Elementary School
290 students
What this shows West Elementary School reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary School compares
West 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Michigan - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.4%
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
$15,370
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
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
African American 25.9%
White 20.7%
Two or More 12.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, West Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Wyoming Public Schools reports $15,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyoming Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyoming Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gladiola Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Wyoming
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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary School
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has 468 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wyoming, MI. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% 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 West Elementary School?
78.7% of students at West Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment, in Wyoming, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 West Elementary School rank among public schools in Wyoming?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wyoming, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wyoming on the city page.
What other schools are in Wyoming Public Schools?
Besides West Elementary School, Wyoming Public Schools also operates Wyoming High School (1,273 students), Wyoming Junior High School (584 students), and Wyoming Intermediate (579 students). See the Wyoming Public Schools district page for the complete list.