- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Allegan, MI
West Ward Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Ward Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260222003969
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Ward Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Allegan · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Ward Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Ward Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Allegan, MI.
School address
District: Allegan Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260222003969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
West Ward Elementary School held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 260222003969 · Allegan, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 19:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Allegan High School (543 students)
West Ward Elementary School held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
West Ward Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allegan High S
Allegan High School
543 students
- Le White Middl
Le White Middle School
427 students
- Pine Trails El
Pine Trails Elementary School
326 students
- Dawson Element
Dawson Elementary School
278 students
- This school
West Ward Elementary School
247 students
- Allegan Altern 112
Allegan Alternative High School
112 students
What this shows West Ward Elementary School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Ward Elementary School compares
West Ward 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.1%
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
$14,496
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
4
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, West Ward Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Allegan Public Schools reports $14,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Ward Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Le White Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Trails Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dawson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Allegan Alternative High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Ward Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Ward Elementary School
How many students attend West Ward Elementary School?
West Ward Elementary School has 247 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Allegan, MI. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Ward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Ward Elementary School is 19:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Ward Elementary School?
56.5% of students at West Ward Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Ward Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Ward Elementary School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Allegan, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Ward Elementary School?
West Ward Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Ward Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Allegan?
By Resource Investment Index, West Ward Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Allegan, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Allegan on the city page.
What other schools are in Allegan Public Schools?
Besides West Ward Elementary School, Allegan Public Schools also operates Allegan High School (543 students), Le White Middle School (427 students), and Pine Trails Elementary School (326 students). See the Allegan Public Schools district page for the complete list.