Enrollment
975
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 263666001316
Zeeland West High School — Zeeland, MI
Federal NCES profile for Zeeland West High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 19
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 43
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)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Zeeland West High School reports 975 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 48.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 18.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 66% below the Michigan average and 64% below the national baseline. The school offers 9 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 325 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.6% 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 42/100 (D), calculated from 5 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 West High School 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 66% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 975 | top 95% | — | — |
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
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 66% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Michigan — lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.6%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 325 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 975 Top 95% in Michigan — larger than 5% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Students per teacher 20.3:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 18.6% -66% vs state
NCES ID 263666001316
Student demographics
White 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 325:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.6%
In-school suspensions 15
Out-of-school suspensions 32
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zeeland Public Schools, which includes Zeeland West High School.
$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
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- 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
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Zeeland West High School
How many students attend Zeeland West High School?
Zeeland West High School has 975 students enrolled. It is a high school in ZEELAND, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zeeland West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zeeland West High School is 20.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Zeeland West High School?
18.6% of students at Zeeland West High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zeeland West High School?
The largest demographic group at Zeeland West High School is White at 71.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in ZEELAND, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zeeland West High School?
Zeeland West High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.