Enrollment
144
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Zeeland, MI
Zeeland Quest
Federal NCES profile for Zeeland Quest, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263666008295
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zeeland Quest earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Zeeland · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Zeeland Quest has class sizes smaller than 87% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zeeland Quest ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Zeeland, MI.
School address
District: Zeeland Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263666008295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-31% 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
What stands out at Zeeland Quest
Zeeland Quest is a mid-sized elementary school in Zeeland, Michigan, enrolling 144 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12:1, Zeeland Quest is leaner than roughly 87% of Michigan schools and 31% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.5% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 144 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 51 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Zeeland Public Schools also operates Zeeland West High School (975 students) and Zeeland East High School (935 students) alongside Zeeland Quest.
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 Zeeland Quest compares
Zeeland Quest on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 55% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 13% in Michigan - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.8%
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 + 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Zeeland Quest is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zeeland Public Schools, which includes Zeeland Quest.
$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 Zeeland Quest 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 Zeeland Quest'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 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 (~144 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Zeeland Quest
How many students attend Zeeland Quest?
Zeeland Quest has 144 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Zeeland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zeeland Quest?
The student-teacher ratio at Zeeland Quest is 12:1, which is 31% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% 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 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% of enrollment, in Zeeland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zeeland Quest?
Zeeland Quest has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Zeeland Quest rank among public schools in Zeeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Zeeland Quest ranks #2 of 5 public 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 public schools in Zeeland on the city page.
Is Zeeland Quest a good school?
Zeeland Quest earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% 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 Zeeland Quest, 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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