- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Algonac Alternative Education grew from 18 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (+16.7%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 260219008684 · Clay, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · 19:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Algonac Juniorsenior High School (644 students)
Algonac Alternative Education grew from 18 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (+16.7%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Algonac Alternative Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Algonac Junior
Algonac Juniorsenior High School
644 students
- Algonquin Elem
Algonquin Elementary School
445 students
- Millside Eleme 179
Millside Elementary School
179 students
- This school 19
Algonac Alternative Education
19 students
What this shows Algonac Alternative Education reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How Algonac Alternative Education compares
Algonac Alternative Education is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,834
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Algonac Community School District reports $13,834 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other 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 (~19 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 18 (2022-23) → 21 (2023-24), up 3.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.