Enrollment
247
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260357004057
Atlanta Community Schools — Atlanta, MI
Federal NCES profile for Atlanta Community Schools, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 39
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: Atlanta Community Schools · 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.
Free-lunch eligible
80.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+48% vs state
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Atlanta Community Schools reports 247 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 80.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 48% above the Michigan average and 55% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 247 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Atlanta Community Schools spends $15,263 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 51.2% from local sources (property taxes), 21.3% from the state, and 27.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 3 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 Atlanta Community Schools 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 48% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 31% | — | — |
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
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 48% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$15,263
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 247 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 247 Top 31% in Michigan — larger than 69% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible 80.1% +48% vs state
NCES ID 260357004057
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 247:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.3%
In-school suspensions 28
Out-of-school suspensions 30
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Atlanta Community Schools, which includes Atlanta Community Schools.
$15,263
Per student
-4%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 51.2%
State 21.3%
Federal 27.4%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Atlanta Community Schools
How many students attend Atlanta Community Schools?
Atlanta Community Schools has 247 students enrolled. It is a other school in ATLANTA, MI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atlanta Community Schools?
80.1% of students at Atlanta Community Schools are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atlanta Community Schools?
The largest demographic group at Atlanta Community Schools is White at 93.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in ATLANTA, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atlanta Community Schools?
Atlanta Community Schools has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 3 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.