- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Woodview Elementary School shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 260453000854 · Belding, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 14.3:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Belding High School (511 students)
Woodview Elementary School shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Woodview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belding High S
Belding High School
511 students
- Ellis Elementa
Ellis Elementary School
391 students
- This school
Woodview Elementary School
372 students
- Belding Middle
Belding Middle School
363 students
What this shows Woodview Elementary School reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodview Elementary School compares
Woodview Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,200
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Belding Area School District reports $15,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~372 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), down 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.