- Enrollment
- 1,704
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Ledge, MI
Willow Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Willow Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261641000500
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Ridge Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Grand Ledge · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Ridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Ridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Grand Ledge, MI.
School address
District: Grand Ledge Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261641000500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Willow Ridge Elementary School grew from 494 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE held 29.7 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 261641000500 · Grand Ledge, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 18.7:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Ledge High School (1,704 students)
Willow Ridge Elementary School grew from 494 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE held 29.7 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Willow Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Ledge Hi
Grand Ledge High School
1,704 students
- Kenneth T Beag
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School
835 students
- Leon W Hayes I
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School
810 students
- This school 542
Willow Ridge Elementary School
542 students
- Delta Center E 528
Delta Center Elementary School
528 students
- Tc Holbrook El 506
Tc Holbrook Elementary School
506 students
What this shows Willow Ridge Elementary School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Ridge Elementary School compares
Willow Ridge 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$13,400
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 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 6.3%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Willow Ridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Grand Ledge Public Schools reports $13,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Ledge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenneth T Beagle Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leon W Hayes Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delta Center Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tc Holbrook Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Willow Ridge Elementary School?
Willow Ridge Elementary School has 542 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Ledge, MI. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Ridge Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willow Ridge Elementary School?
23.3% of students at Willow Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Willow Ridge Elementary School is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Grand Ledge, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Ridge Elementary School?
Willow Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Willow Ridge Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Grand Ledge?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Ridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Grand Ledge, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grand Ledge on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Ledge Public Schools?
Besides Willow Ridge Elementary School, Grand Ledge Public Schools also operates Grand Ledge High School (1,704 students), Kenneth T Beagle Middle School (835 students), and Leon W Hayes Intermediate School (810 students). See the Grand Ledge Public Schools district page for the complete list.