- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
White Pines Intermediate School held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.7 → 50.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 261638005281 · Grand Haven, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
740 enr · 14.8:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Haven High School (1,630 students)
White Pines Intermediate School held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.7 → 50.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
White Pines Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Haven Hi
Grand Haven High School
1,630 students
- This school
White Pines Intermediate School
740 students
- Lakeshore Midd
Lakeshore Middle School
733 students
- Peach Plains S 328
Peach Plains School
328 students
- Griffin Elemen 308
Griffin Elementary School
308 students
- Lake Hills Ele 273
Lake Hills Elementary School
273 students
What this shows White Pines Intermediate School reports 740 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Pines Intermediate School compares
White Pines Intermediate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,252
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Grand Haven Area Public Schools reports $16,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~740 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 762 (2022-23) → 738 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.