Enrollment
505
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Shore Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Shore Elementary School
West Shore Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fenton, Michigan, enrolling 505 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 505 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 588 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #283.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Fenton's public schools, it stands alongside Fapsgear Up Academy (48 students): West Shore Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.2:1 vs 48:1).
Lake Fenton Community Schools also operates Lake Fenton High School (646 students) and Lake Fenton Middle School (444 students) alongside West Shore 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 Shore Elementary School compares
West Shore 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,951
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Fenton Community Schools, which includes West Shore Elementary School.
$11,951
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 62.7%
Federal 7.2%
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 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
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
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 (~505 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Shore Elementary School a good school?
West Shore Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 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.
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