- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fenton, MI
West Shore Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Shore Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262067005731
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Shore Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Fenton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Shore Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Shore Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Fenton, MI.
School address
District: Lake Fenton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262067005731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
West Shore Elementary School grew from 444 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 262067005731 · Fenton, MI Other · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 20.2:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Fenton High School (646 students)
West Shore Elementary School grew from 444 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
West Shore Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Fenton Hi
Lake Fenton High School
646 students
- This school
West Shore Elementary School
505 students
- Lake Fenton Mi
Lake Fenton Middle School
444 students
- Torrey Hill In
Torrey Hill Intermediate School
422 students
What this shows West Shore Elementary School reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Shore Elementary School compares
West Shore Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 46% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$13,429
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
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, West Shore Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lake Fenton Community Schools reports $13,429 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Shore Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Fenton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Fenton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Torrey Hill Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Shore Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Fenton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Shore Elementary School
How many students attend West Shore Elementary School?
West Shore Elementary School has 505 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fenton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Shore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Shore Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Shore Elementary School?
29.3% of students at West Shore Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Shore Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Shore Elementary School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Fenton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Shore Elementary School?
West Shore Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Shore Elementary School rank among public schools in Fenton?
By Resource Investment Index, West Shore Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Fenton, 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 Fenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Fenton Community Schools?
Besides West Shore Elementary School, Lake Fenton Community Schools also operates Lake Fenton High School (646 students), Lake Fenton Middle School (444 students), and Torrey Hill Intermediate School (422 students). See the Lake Fenton Community Schools district page for the complete list.