Enrollment
279
Elementary
DISTRICT 400 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALLENDALE PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 260255008909
Allendale Early Childhood Center
10455 TIMBERLINE DR, ALLENDALE, MI 49401 · (616) 892-5580 · Ottawa County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL279 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.9:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
29%
81 students
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 279 | 100% |
Student demographics
39%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale Early Childhood Center this school | 279 | 29.0% | N/A |
| Glengary Elementary School COMMERCE TOWNSHIP | 311 | 26.7% | 50.9% |
| Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center GRAND RAPIDS | 287 | 29.3% | 63.8% |
| Andersonville Elementary School DAVISBURG | 318 | 25.2% | 51.6% |
| Oakwood Intermediate ALLENDALE | 347 | 29.4% | 60.8% |
| Oakland Elementary School ROYAL OAK | 242 | 30.2% | 55.1% |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Allendale Early Childhood Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Ottawa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 279 | #1,165 of 1,630 | #39 of 54 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.6:1 | #108 of 1,424 | #15 of 51 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 39.0% | #638 of 1,424 | #26 of 51 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 29.0% | #1,245 of 1,563 | #30 of 54 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
279
+30 (+12%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 11.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 279 | 22.2 | 12.6:1 | 29% (81) |
| 2023-24 | 265 | 22.9 | 11.6:1 | 34% (90) |
| 2022-23 | 301 | 24.5 | 12.3:1 | 33% (98) |
| 2020-21 | 249 | 21 | 11.9:1 | 32% (79) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Allendale Early Childhood Center.
About Allendale Early Childhood Center
Allendale Early Childhood Center sits in ALLENDALE, Michigan, and is classified as an elementary school. The grade span is pre-K through kindergarten, and enrollment is 279 students. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Michigan is about 369, so this school runs 24% smaller than that.
Allendale Public Schools has 6 schools and 2,551 students, and Allendale Early Childhood Center is one of those schools.
Allendale Early Childhood Center is 77% White by enrollment. The rest of enrollment is 12% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, and 3% Black. Allendale Early Childhood Center's diversity index is 39%, against a US figure of 70%.
Allendale Early Childhood Center counts 22.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 12.6 students for each one. On average, elementary schools in Michigan have 15.8:1, compared with 12.6:1 here. About 29% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch.
Within Ottawa County, the median household income is $90,502, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 39%, and about 4% of people live in poverty. Besides Allendale Early Childhood Center, Ottawa County has 102 other public schools.
The nearest public school is Oakwood Intermediate, at about 0.2 miles. Around the school, 7 other public schools are within five miles.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Fringe, or in rural territory close to an urban area.
Enrollment at Allendale Early Childhood Center grew 12% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 249 to 279 students.
Community posts for Allendale Early Childhood Center can cover school safety, transportation, and start times. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Ottawa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
301,203
Census ACS
Median income
$90,502
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
103
42,894 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Allendale Public Schools
- Allendale High SchoolHigh · 737 students
- Evergreen ElementaryElementary · 573 students
- Allendale Middle SchoolMiddle · 564 students
- Oakwood IntermediateElementary · 347 students
- New Options High SchoolHigh · 51 students
Other schools in ALLENDALE
- Allendale High SchoolHigh · 737 students
- Evergreen ElementaryElementary · 573 students
- Allendale Middle SchoolMiddle · 564 students
- Oakwood IntermediateElementary · 347 students
- Ottawa Area CenterCombined · 87 students
- New Options High SchoolHigh · 51 students
Nearby schools
- Oakwood Intermediate0.2 mi · 347
- Allendale Middle School0.3 mi · 564
- Evergreen Elementary0.3 mi · 573
- New Options High School0.8 mi · 51
- Allendale High School0.8 mi · 737
- Ottawa Area Center2.9 mi · 87
Frequently asked questions
About Allendale Early Childhood CenterHow large is Allendale Early Childhood Center?
Allendale Early Childhood Center enrolls approximately 279 students in grades PK-KG.
Is Allendale Early Childhood Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
Allendale Early Childhood Center is an elementary school covering grades PK-KG.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allendale Early Childhood Center?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Allendale Early Childhood Center is approximately 12.6:1 (22 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Allendale Early Childhood Center?
Allendale Early Childhood Center reports a student body of 77% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Black, 9% Two or more.
Is Allendale Early Childhood Center public or private?
Allendale Early Childhood Center is a public K-12 school, overseen by Allendale Public Schools.
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