Enrollment
185
Elementary
DISTRICT 360 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MUSKEGON PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE CITY OF·NCES 262484009090
Glenside Elementary
1213 W HACKLEY AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49441 · (231) 720-2561 · Muskegon County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL185 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.5:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
86%
159 students
DISTRICT 88% · 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 | 48 | 26% |
| Grade 1 | 32 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 32 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 31 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 24 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 18 | 10% |
This year's kindergarten class (48) is 167% larger than its 5th grade class (18).
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Glenside Elementary→Charles Hackley Middle School
Based on grade levels within Muskegon Public Schools of the City of. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Glenside Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenside Elementary this school | 185 | 85.9% | N/A |
| Dickinson Academy GRAND RAPIDS | 224 | 84.4% | N/A |
| Momentum Academy WATERFORD | 219 | 87.7% | N/A |
| West Kelloggsville School GRAND RAPIDS | 253 | 84.2% | N/A |
| Parkview Elementary School WYOMING | 296 | 86.8% | 27.8% |
| Jefferson HOLLAND | 254 | 79.5% | N/A |
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 Glenside Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Muskegon County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 185 | #1,458 of 1,630 | #26 of 32 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 85.9% | #256 of 1,563 | #9 of 30 |
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.
About Glenside Elementary
In MUSKEGON, Michigan, part of Muskegon County, Glenside Elementary is an elementary school. Enrollment is 185 students in 2024-25, and the school serves kindergarten through 5. Against the 369-student average for elementary schools in Michigan, enrollment here is 50% lower.
Glenside Elementary is among 7 schools run by Muskegon Public Schools of the City of, which serves 3,325 students.
Glenside Elementary is 56% Hispanic by enrollment. Smaller groups are 29% Black, 9% multiracial, and 6% White. County-wide, 6% of Muskegon County residents are Hispanic. The school's diversity index is 59%, meaning two students picked at random have a 59% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Teachers at Glenside Elementary total 11.3 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 16.3:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Michigan average 15.8:1. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 86%. The gap from the 59% average for public schools in Muskegon County is 27 points.
Census Bureau estimates for Muskegon County show that the median household income is $65,024, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of people live in poverty. Glenside Elementary is one of 71 public schools in the county.
The next-closest public school is Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building, about 0.8 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
For locale, NCES codes Glenside Elementary as City: Small.
The Glenside Elementary community page is open for posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Muskegon County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
175,961
Census ACS
Median income
$65,024
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
71
25,245 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Muskegon Public Schools of the City of
- Muskegon High SchoolHigh · 1,003 students
- Charles Hackley Middle SchoolMiddle · 774 students
- Bunker ElementaryElementary · 451 students
- Oakview Elementary SchoolElementary · 438 students
- Marquette Elementary SchoolElementary · 367 students
- Muskegon Community Education CenterHigh · 107 students
Other schools in MUSKEGON
- Mona Shores High SchoolHigh · 1,268 students
- ReethsPuffer High SchoolHigh · 1,107 students
- Muskegon High SchoolHigh · 1,003 students
- Mona Shores Middle SchoolMiddle · 930 students
- Charles Hackley Middle SchoolMiddle · 774 students
- Timberland AcademyElementary · 613 students
Other Glenside Elementary schools
2 other US public schools in 2 states are named Glenside Elementary. Glenside Elementary is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- Glenside Elementary SchoolGlenside, PA · 360 students
- Glenside Elementary SchoolReading, PA · 261 students
Nearby schools
- Lighthouse AcademyMuskegon Community Building0.8 mi · 19
- Campbell Elementary School1.0 mi · 454
- Bunker Elementary1.1 mi · 451
- Mona Shores Middle School1.3 mi · 930
- Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change1.3 mi · 154
- Muskegon Heights Academy1.4 mi · 253
Frequently asked questions
About Glenside ElementaryHow large is Glenside Elementary?
Glenside Elementary enrolls approximately 185 students in grades KG-05.
Is Glenside Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Glenside Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
How many teachers does Glenside Elementary have?
Glenside Elementary employs 11 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Glenside Elementary?
At Glenside Elementary, the student body is approximately 6% White, 56% Hispanic, 29% Black, 9% Two or more.
Who oversees Glenside Elementary?
Glenside Elementary is overseen by Muskegon Public Schools of the City of in Muskegon County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.