- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ottawa Lake, MI
Whiteford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whiteford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263627007216
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whiteford Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ottawa Lake · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Whiteford Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whiteford Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ottawa Lake, MI.
School address
NCES ID 263627007216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Whiteford Elementary School grew from 334 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 263627007216 · Ottawa Lake, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 19:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Whiteford High School (262 students)
Whiteford Elementary School grew from 334 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Whiteford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Whiteford Elementary School
380 students
- Whiteford High
Whiteford High School
262 students
- Whiteford Midd
Whiteford Middle School
188 students
What this shows Whiteford Elementary School reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whiteford Elementary School compares
Whiteford Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 19.5% | ▼ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 45% | - | - |
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.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,651
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Whiteford Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le reports $12,651 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whiteford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteford High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whiteford Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whiteford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide other 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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whiteford Elementary School
How many students attend Whiteford Elementary School?
Whiteford Elementary School has 380 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ottawa Lake, MI. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiteford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiteford 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 Whiteford Elementary School?
19.5% of students at Whiteford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whiteford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whiteford Elementary School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Ottawa Lake, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whiteford Elementary School?
Whiteford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Whiteford Elementary School rank among public schools in Ottawa Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Whiteford Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ottawa Lake, 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 Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le?
Besides Whiteford Elementary School, Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le also operates Whiteford High School (262 students) and Whiteford Middle School (188 students). See the Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le district page for the complete list.