Enrollment
19
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clay, MI
Algonac Alternative Education
Federal NCES profile for Algonac Alternative Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260219008684
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Algonac Alternative Education earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Clay · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Algonac Alternative Education has class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Algonac Alternative Education ranks #1 of 3 schools in Clay, MI.
School address
District: Algonac Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260219008684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Algonac Alternative Education compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Algonac Alternative Education
Algonac Alternative Education is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Clay, Michigan, enrolling 19 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Michigan schools, with 19 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 48 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #41, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Discipline events run high: 6 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 19 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Algonac Community School District also operates Algonac Juniorsenior High School (644 students) and Algonquin Elementary School (445 students) alongside Algonac Alternative Education.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Algonac Alternative Education compares
Algonac Alternative Education on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Michigan - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,230
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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 + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Algonac Alternative Education is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Algonac Community School District, which includes Algonac Alternative Education.
$12,230
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 42.6%
Federal 13.1%
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.
How Algonac Alternative Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algonac Juniorsenior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Algonquin Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Algonac Alternative Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~19 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Algonac Alternative Education
How many students attend Algonac Alternative Education?
Algonac Alternative Education has 19 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Clay, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Algonac Alternative Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Algonac Alternative Education is 19:1, which is 9% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Algonac Alternative Education?
77.8% of students at Algonac Alternative Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Algonac Alternative Education?
The largest demographic group at Algonac Alternative Education is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Clay, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Algonac Alternative Education?
Algonac Alternative Education has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Algonac Alternative Education rank among schools in Clay?
By Resource Investment Index, Algonac Alternative Education ranks #1 of 3 schools in Clay, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clay on the city page.
Is Algonac Alternative Education a good school?
Algonac Alternative Education earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Algonac Community School District?
Besides Algonac Alternative Education, Algonac Community School District also operates Algonac Juniorsenior High School (644 students), Algonquin Elementary School (445 students), and Millside Elementary School (179 students). See the Algonac Community School District district page for the complete list.
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