Enrollment
771
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kingsford, MI
Woodland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260672007511
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodland Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Kingsford · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodland Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kingsford, MI.
School address
District: Breitung Township School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260672007511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodland Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodland Elementary School
Woodland Elementary School is a large elementary school in Kingsford, Michigan, enrolling 771 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 91% of state schools at 771 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 387 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Breitung Township School District also operates Kingsford Middle School (608 students) and Kingsford High School (566 students) alongside Woodland 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 Woodland Elementary School compares
Woodland 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 23% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 771 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
771
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Michigan - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$11,436
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 91.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Woodland Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Breitung Township School District, which includes Woodland Elementary School.
$11,436
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.2%
State 71.8%
Federal 9.0%
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 Woodland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingsford High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~771 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Woodland Elementary School
How many students attend Woodland Elementary School?
Woodland Elementary School has 771 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kingsford, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% 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 Woodland Elementary School?
41.9% of students at Woodland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodland Elementary School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Kingsford, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodland Elementary School?
Woodland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Woodland Elementary School rank among public schools in Kingsford?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kingsford, 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 Kingsford on the city page.
Is Woodland Elementary School a good school?
Woodland Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Breitung Township School District?
Besides Woodland Elementary School, Breitung Township School District also operates Kingsford Middle School (608 students) and Kingsford High School (566 students). See the Breitung Township School District district page for the complete list.
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