- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackson, MI
Ackerson Lake Community Education
Federal NCES profile for Ackerson Lake Community Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262496001591
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ackerson Lake Community Education earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 84:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ackerson Lake Community Education has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ackerson Lake Community Education ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
District: Napoleon Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262496001591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Ackerson Lake Community Education shrank from 104 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (-20.2%).
Teacher FTE added 1.9 → 3.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 262496001591 · Jackson, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
84 enr · 84:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Ezra Eby Elementary School (564 students)
Ackerson Lake Community Education shrank from 104 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (-20.2%). Teacher FTE added 1.9 → 3.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ackerson Lake Community Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ezra Eby Eleme
Ezra Eby Elementary School
564 students
- Napoleon High
Napoleon High School
381 students
- Napoleon Middl
Napoleon Middle School
261 students
- This school 84
Ackerson Lake Community Education
84 students
What this shows Ackerson Lake Community Education reports 84 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ackerson Lake Community Education compares
Ackerson Lake Community Education is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 84:1 | ▲ 380% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
84:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
84
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
84:1
students per teacher
- 380% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,593
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Ackerson Lake Community Education is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Napoleon Community Schools reports $12,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ackerson Lake Community Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ezra Eby Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Napoleon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Napoleon Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ackerson Lake Community Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar high schools in Jackson
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~84 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ackerson Lake Community Education
How many students attend Ackerson Lake Community Education?
Ackerson Lake Community Education has 84 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackson, MI. CCD year-over-year: 104 (2022-23) → 83 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ackerson Lake Community Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Ackerson Lake Community Education is 84:1, which is 380% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 435% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ackerson Lake Community Education?
71.2% of students at Ackerson Lake Community Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ackerson Lake Community Education?
The largest demographic group at Ackerson Lake Community Education is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ackerson Lake Community Education?
Ackerson Lake Community Education has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ackerson Lake Community Education rank among high schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Ackerson Lake Community Education ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Jackson, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Napoleon Community Schools?
Besides Ackerson Lake Community Education, Napoleon Community Schools also operates Ezra Eby Elementary School (564 students), Napoleon High School (381 students), and Napoleon Middle School (261 students). See the Napoleon Community Schools district page for the complete list.