Enrollment
740
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Haven, MI
White Pines Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for White Pines Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261638005281
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Pines Intermediate School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Grand Haven · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
White Pines Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Pines Intermediate School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Grand Haven, MI.
School address
District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261638005281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Pines Intermediate School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at White Pines Intermediate School
White Pines Intermediate School is a large elementary school in Grand Haven, Michigan, enrolling 740 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 740 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 435 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #278.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 89.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Grand Haven Area Public Schools also operates Grand Haven High School (1,630 students) and Lakeshore Middle School (733 students) alongside White Pines Intermediate 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 Pines Intermediate School compares
White Pines Intermediate 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Michigan - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
89.6%
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
$14,336
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, White Pines Intermediate School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Haven Area Public Schools, which includes White Pines Intermediate School.
$14,336
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.7%
State 48.4%
Federal 6.8%
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 Pines Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Haven High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeshore Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peach Plains School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Griffin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Pines Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~740 students)
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Frequently asked questions about White Pines Intermediate School
How many students attend White Pines Intermediate School?
White Pines Intermediate School has 740 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Haven, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Pines Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Pines Intermediate School is 14.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Pines Intermediate School?
32.5% of students at White Pines Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Pines Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at White Pines Intermediate School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Grand Haven, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Pines Intermediate School?
White Pines Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 White Pines Intermediate School rank among public schools in Grand Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, White Pines Intermediate School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Grand Haven, 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 Grand Haven on the city page.
Is White Pines Intermediate School a good school?
White Pines Intermediate School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% 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 Grand Haven Area Public Schools?
Besides White Pines Intermediate School, Grand Haven Area Public Schools also operates Grand Haven High School (1,630 students), Lakeshore Middle School (733 students), and Peach Plains School (328 students). See the Grand Haven Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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