Enrollment
361
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Zeeland, MI
Woodbridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodbridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263666000701
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodbridge Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Zeeland · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodbridge Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodbridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Zeeland, MI.
School address
District: Zeeland Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263666000701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodbridge Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodbridge Elementary School
Woodbridge Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Zeeland, Michigan, enrolling 361 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 361 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 488 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Zeeland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Zeeland Quest (144 students): Woodbridge Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.9:1 vs 12:1).
Zeeland Public Schools also operates Zeeland West High School (975 students) and Zeeland East High School (935 students) alongside Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge Elementary School compares
Woodbridge 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Michigan - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$13,560
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 3.3%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Woodbridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zeeland Public Schools, which includes Woodbridge Elementary School.
$13,560
Per student
+0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 56.2%
Federal 5.4%
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 Woodbridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeland West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zeeland East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cityside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Groningen School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodbridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Zeeland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~361 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodbridge Elementary School
How many students attend Woodbridge Elementary School?
Woodbridge Elementary School has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Zeeland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodbridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodbridge Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 18% 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 Woodbridge Elementary School?
26.1% of students at Woodbridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodbridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodbridge Elementary School is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Zeeland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodbridge Elementary School?
Woodbridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Woodbridge Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Zeeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodbridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Zeeland, 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 Zeeland on the city page.
Is Woodbridge Elementary School a good school?
Woodbridge Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 Zeeland Public Schools?
Besides Woodbridge Elementary School, Zeeland Public Schools also operates Zeeland West High School (975 students), Zeeland East High School (935 students), and Cityside Middle School (771 students). See the Zeeland Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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