How many multiracial students were enrolled in Waukazoo Elementary School in 2023-24 school year?

There were 39 multiracial students enrolled in Waukazoo Elementary School in the 2023-24 school year, 2.6% more than the previous year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Data showed that Waukazoo Elementary School welcomed 438 students during the 2023-24 school year. Among them, multiracial students comprised 8.9% of the student body to be the third most represented ethnicity in the school. The most represented ethnicity was white, comprising 74% (324) of the student body.

The school is located in West Ottawa Public School District with a central office in Holland.

Among the 13 schools in West Ottawa Public School District, West Ottawa High School Campus recorded the highest enrollment of multiracial students in the 2023-24 school year.

Michigan Governor Whitmer has signed a new education budget for 2025 into law. The budget totals $23.4 billion, a decrease of approximately $900 million from the 2024 budget of $24.3 billion. Of the new funding, $20.6 billion will be allocated to K-12 schools, compared to $21.5 billion allocated for K-12 schools this year.

However, the new budget has raised concerns among school superintendents and educators. "Schools cannot function properly without adequate funding for safety and mental health," stated Rep. David Martin, R-Davison, referring to a significant cut of around $301 million from school safety and mental health programs. Based on the current bill, the program will receive just $26.5 million.

School Year	Total School Enrollment	Total Multiracial Students	Multiracial %
2015-16	481	21	4.4%
2016-17	456	24	5.3%
2017-18	457	25	5.5%
2018-19	447	35	7.8%
2019-20	476	38	8%
2020-21	433	24	5.5%
2021-22	458	35	7.6%
2022-23	454	38	8.4%
2023-24	438	39	8.9%