- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burton, MI
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
Federal NCES profile for Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260354004053
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Burton · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 89.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center ranks #5 of 5 schools in Burton, MI.
School address
District: Atherton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260354004053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center grew from 57 students in 2022-23 to 64 in 2023-24 (+12.3%).
Teacher FTE held 2.4 → 2.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 260354004053 · Burton, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
48 enr · 24:1 · 89.5% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Atherton Jr Sr High School (323 students)
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center grew from 57 students in 2022-23 to 64 in 2023-24 (+12.3%). Teacher FTE held 2.4 → 2.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atherton Jr S
Atherton Jr Sr High School
323 students
- Atherton Eleme
Atherton Elementary School
267 students
- This school 48
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
48 students
What this shows Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center reports 48 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center compares
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 37% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.5% | ▲ 65% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$15,194
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Student demographics
White 39.6%
African American 33.3%
Two or More 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Largest group: White at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Atherton Community Schools reports $15,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton Jr Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atherton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~48 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
How many students attend Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center?
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center has 48 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Burton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 57 (2022-23) → 64 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center is 24:1, which is 37% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center?
89.5% of students at Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center?
The largest demographic group at Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center is White at 39.6% of enrollment, in Burton, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center?
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center rank among schools in Burton?
By Resource Investment Index, Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center ranks #5 of 5 schools in Burton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burton on the city page.
What other schools are in Atherton Community Schools?
Besides Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center, Atherton Community Schools also operates Atherton Jr Sr High School (323 students) and Atherton Elementary School (267 students). See the Atherton Community Schools district page for the complete list.