- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hillsdale, MI
Bailey Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Bailey Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261839008186
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bailey Early Childhood Center earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hillsdale · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bailey Early Childhood Center has class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bailey Early Childhood Center ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hillsdale, MI.
School address
District: Hillsdale Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261839008186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Bailey Early Childhood Center grew from 25 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (+20.0%).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 261839008186 · Hillsdale, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 6.8:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Gier Elementary School (434 students)
Bailey Early Childhood Center grew from 25 students in 2022-23 to 30 in 2023-24 (+20.0%). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bailey Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gier Elementar
Gier Elementary School
434 students
- Hillsdale High
Hillsdale High School
370 students
- Davis Middle S
Davis Middle School
366 students
- Horizon Altern 55
Horizon Alternative School
55 students
- This school 34
Bailey Early Childhood Center
34 students
What this shows Bailey Early Childhood Center reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bailey Early Childhood Center compares
Bailey Early Childhood 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 | 6.8:1 | ▼ 61% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 47% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.8:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
6.8:1
students per teacher
- 61% below state mean
Top 5% in Michigan - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$14,538
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 8.8%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Bailey Early Childhood Center is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Hillsdale Community Schools reports $14,538 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bailey Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gier Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsdale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Alternative School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bailey Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~34 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bailey Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Bailey Early Childhood Center?
Bailey Early Childhood Center has 34 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Hillsdale, MI. CCD year-over-year: 25 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bailey Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Bailey Early Childhood Center is 6.8:1, which is 61% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 57% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bailey Early Childhood Center?
80.0% of students at Bailey Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bailey Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Bailey Early Childhood Center is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Hillsdale, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bailey Early Childhood Center?
Bailey Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Bailey Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Hillsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Bailey Early Childhood Center ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hillsdale, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hillsdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsdale Community Schools?
Besides Bailey Early Childhood Center, Hillsdale Community Schools also operates Gier Elementary School (434 students), Hillsdale High School (370 students), and Davis Middle School (366 students). See the Hillsdale Community Schools district page for the complete list.