Enrollment
144
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 263666008295
Zeeland Quest — Zeeland, MI
Federal NCES profile for Zeeland Quest, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Zeeland Public Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zeeland Quest compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Zeeland Quest reports 144 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 24.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 55% below the Michigan average and 53% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Zeeland Public Schools spends $16,350 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.4% from local sources (property taxes), 56.2% from the state, and 5.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Zeeland Quest compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 32% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 55% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 18% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 55% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
— 32% below state mean
Top 12% in Michigan — lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,350
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 144 Top 18% in Michigan — larger than 82% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 12.3:1 -32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 24.5% -55% vs state
NCES ID 263666008295
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zeeland Public Schools, which includes Zeeland Quest.
$16,350
Per student
+3%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Zeeland Quest
How many students attend Zeeland Quest?
Zeeland Quest has 144 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Zeeland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zeeland Quest?
The student-teacher ratio at Zeeland Quest is 12.3:1, which is 32% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Zeeland Quest?
24.5% of students at Zeeland Quest are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zeeland Quest?
The largest demographic group at Zeeland Quest is White at 77.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Zeeland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zeeland Quest?
Zeeland Quest has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.