Enrollment
171
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tawas City, MI
Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County
Federal NCES profile for Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260103408339Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Tawas City · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County has class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County ranks #3 of 3 schools in Tawas City, MI.
School address
NCES ID 260103408339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County
Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Tawas City, Michigan, enrolling 171 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.5:1 is larger than about 95% of Michigan schools and 63% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 84.9% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 171 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 213 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #202, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County spends $8,516 per pupil, 37% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County is a single-school charter district, so Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County compares
Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.5:1 | ▲ 63% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 56% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.5:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
69.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$8,516
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 + 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.
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 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County, which includes Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County.
$8,516
Per student
-37%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.9%
State 84.1%
Federal 12.0%
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.
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 (~171 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County
How many students attend Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County?
Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County has 171 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Tawas City, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County is 28.5:1, which is 63% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County?
84.9% of students at Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County?
The largest demographic group at Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Tawas City, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County?
Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County rank among schools in Tawas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County ranks #3 of 3 schools in Tawas City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tawas City on the city page.
Is Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County a good school?
Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. 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 Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County?
None; Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County is a single-school charter district, and Alternative Educational Academy of Iosco County is its only campus.
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