- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Southgate, MI
Asher School
Federal NCES profile for Asher School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263234001932
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Asher School earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Southgate · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 46.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Asher School has class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Asher School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Southgate, MI.
School address
District: Southgate Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263234001932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Asher School grew from 337 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 263234001932 · Southgate, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 46.2:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 9
Nearest enrollment peer: Southgate Anderson High School (1,052 students)
Asher School grew from 337 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Asher School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southgate Ande
Southgate Anderson High School
1,052 students
- Davidson Middl
Davidson Middle School
663 students
- This school
Asher School
462 students
- Allen Elementa 359
Allen Elementary School
359 students
- Grogan Element 353
Grogan Elementary School
353 students
- Shelters Eleme 327
Shelters Elementary School
327 students
What this shows Asher School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Asher School compares
Asher School 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 | 46.2:1 | ▲ 164% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 26% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
46.2:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
46.2:1
students per teacher
- 164% above state mean
Top 98% in Michigan - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
50.4%
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
$17,801
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 57.4%
African American 24.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Asher School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Southgate Community School District reports $17,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Asher School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Anderson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davidson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Allen Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grogan Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shelters Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Asher School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Southgate
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Asher School
How many students attend Asher School?
Asher School has 462 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Southgate, MI. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Asher School?
The student-teacher ratio at Asher School is 46.2:1, which is 164% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 194% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Asher School?
68.2% of students at Asher School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Asher School?
The largest demographic group at Asher School is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Southgate, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Asher School?
Asher School has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Asher School rank among schools in Southgate?
By Resource Investment Index, Asher School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Southgate, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Southgate on the city page.
What other schools are in Southgate Community School District?
Besides Asher School, Southgate Community School District also operates Southgate Anderson High School (1,052 students), Davidson Middle School (663 students), and Allen Elementary School (359 students). See the Southgate Community School District district page for the complete list.