Enrollment
240
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MI
West Oakview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Oakview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262595006242
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Oakview Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools.
- #8 of 44
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Oakview Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Oakview Elementary School ranks #8 of 44 schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Northview Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262595006242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Oakview Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Oakview Elementary School
West Oakview Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, enrolling 240 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10:1, West Oakview Elementary School is leaner than roughly 92% of Michigan schools and 43% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.8% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 240 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 439 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #172.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Grand Rapids's public schools, it stands alongside City Middlehigh (955 students): West Oakview Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10:1 vs 24.5:1).
Northview Public Schools also operates Northview High School (1,078 students) and Crossroads Middle School (472 students) alongside West Oakview 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 West Oakview Elementary School compares
West Oakview 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 43% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 8% in Michigan - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$12,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 6.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, West Oakview Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northview Public Schools, which includes West Oakview Elementary School.
$12,809
Per student
-5%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 59.0%
Federal 8.5%
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 West Oakview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highlands School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Oakview Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Oakview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Oakview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
City Middlehigh
Standard public school
955 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Harrison Park Academy
Standard public school
708 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
494 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Standard public school
287 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hope Academy of West Michigan
Standard public school
284 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Mulick Park Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~240 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Oakview Elementary School
How many students attend West Oakview Elementary School?
West Oakview Elementary School has 240 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Oakview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Oakview Elementary School is 10:1, which is 43% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 36% 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 Oakview Elementary School?
49.8% of students at West Oakview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Oakview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Oakview Elementary School is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Oakview Elementary School?
West Oakview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 West Oakview Elementary School rank among schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, West Oakview Elementary School ranks #8 of 44 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 schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
Is West Oakview Elementary School a good school?
West Oakview Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools. 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 Northview Public Schools?
Besides West Oakview Elementary School, Northview Public Schools also operates Northview High School (1,078 students), Crossroads Middle School (472 students), and Highlands School (445 students). See the Northview Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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