- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · White Cloud, MI
White Cloud Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for White Cloud Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263606001545
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Cloud Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in White Cloud · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
White Cloud Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Cloud Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in White Cloud, MI.
School address
District: White Cloud Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263606001545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
White Cloud Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 263606001545 · White Cloud, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 17.6:1 · 80.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: White Cloud High School (274 students)
White Cloud Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
White Cloud Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
White Cloud Elementary School
423 students
- White Cloud Hi
White Cloud High School
274 students
- White Cloud Ju
White Cloud Junior High School
211 students
What this shows White Cloud Elementary School reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Cloud Elementary School compares
White Cloud 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 49% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.4%
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
$12,994
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, White Cloud Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for White Cloud Public Schools reports $12,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Cloud Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Cloud High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Cloud Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Cloud Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Cloud Elementary School
How many students attend White Cloud Elementary School?
White Cloud Elementary School has 423 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in White Cloud, MI. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Cloud Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Cloud Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Cloud Elementary School?
80.9% of students at White Cloud Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Cloud Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at White Cloud Elementary School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in White Cloud, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Cloud Elementary School?
White Cloud Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does White Cloud Elementary School rank among public schools in White Cloud?
By Resource Investment Index, White Cloud Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in White Cloud, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in White Cloud Public Schools?
Besides White Cloud Elementary School, White Cloud Public Schools also operates White Cloud High School (274 students) and White Cloud Junior High School (211 students). See the White Cloud Public Schools district page for the complete list.