- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
West Oakview Elementary School held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 262595006242 · Grand Rapids, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 10:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Northview High School (1,078 students)
West Oakview Elementary School held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
West Oakview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northview High
Northview High School
1,078 students
- Crossroads Mid
Crossroads Middle School
472 students
- Highlands Scho
Highlands School
445 students
- East Oakview E 371
East Oakview Elementary School
371 students
- North Oakview 346
North Oakview Elementary School
346 students
- This school 240
West Oakview Elementary School
240 students
What this shows West Oakview Elementary School reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Oakview Elementary School compares
West Oakview 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,880
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
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.
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
District finance for Northview Public Schools reports $14,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~240 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.