Enrollment
423
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Cloud Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at White Cloud Elementary School
White Cloud Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in White Cloud, Michigan, enrolling 423 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 423 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 447 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #83.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
White Cloud Public Schools also operates White Cloud High School (274 students) and White Cloud Junior High School (211 students) alongside White Cloud 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 White Cloud Elementary School compares
White Cloud 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,426
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White Cloud Public Schools, which includes White Cloud Elementary School.
$12,426
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 52.2%
Federal 18.6%
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 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
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary 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 (~423 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in White Cloud on the city page.
Is White Cloud Elementary School a good school?
White Cloud Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 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.
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