Enrollment
462
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 263234001932
Asher School — Southgate, MI
Federal NCES profile for Asher School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 9/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Southgate Community School District · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+85% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Asher School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Asher School reports 462 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 33.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 85% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 112% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 68.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 26% above the Michigan average and 32% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 462 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 50.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Southgate Community School District spends $21,508 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.1% from local sources (property taxes), 54.1% from the state, and 10.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Asher School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33.7:1 | ▲ 85% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 26% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
33.7:1
students per teacher
— 85% above state mean
Top 97% in Michigan — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
50.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,508
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 462 Top 69% in Michigan — larger than 31% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 33.7:1 +85% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 68.2% +26% vs state
NCES ID 263234001932
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 462:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southgate Community School District, which includes Asher School.
$21,508
Per student
+36%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 54.1%
Federal 10.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
Similar other schools in Southgate
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Grogan Elementary School
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Shelters Elementary School
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327 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Fordline Elementary School
Standard public school
308 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Asher School
How many students attend Asher School?
Asher School has 462 students enrolled. It is a other school in SOUTHGATE, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Asher School?
The student-teacher ratio at Asher School is 33.7:1, which is 85% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 112% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in SOUTHGATE, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Asher School?
Asher School has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.