Enrollment
372
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belding, MI
Woodview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260453000854
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodview Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Belding · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodview Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodview Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Belding, MI.
School address
District: Belding Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260453000854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodview Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodview Elementary School
Woodview Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Belding, Michigan, enrolling 372 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.4% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 372 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 701 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #241.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Belding Area School District also operates Belding High School (511 students) and Ellis Elementary School (391 students) alongside Woodview 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 Woodview Elementary School compares
Woodview 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▼ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$13,789
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 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 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Woodview Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belding Area School District, which includes Woodview Elementary School.
$13,789
Per student
+2%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 57.6%
Federal 18.0%
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 Woodview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belding High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellis Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belding Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~372 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Woodview Elementary School
How many students attend Woodview Elementary School?
Woodview Elementary School has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belding, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodview Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% 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 Woodview Elementary School?
53.4% of students at Woodview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodview Elementary School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Belding, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodview Elementary School?
Woodview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodview Elementary School rank among public schools in Belding?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodview Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Belding, 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 Belding on the city page.
Is Woodview Elementary School a good school?
Woodview Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% 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 Belding Area School District?
Besides Woodview Elementary School, Belding Area School District also operates Belding High School (511 students), Ellis Elementary School (391 students), and Belding Middle School (363 students). See the Belding Area School District district page for the complete list.
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