Enrollment
56
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 268014001323
Barry Isd Special Education — Hastings, MI
Federal NCES profile for Barry Isd Special Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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
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)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-78% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barry Isd Special Education compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Barry Isd Special Education reports 56 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 78% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 75% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 64.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 19% above the Michigan average and 25% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 46.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), 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 Barry Isd Special Education 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 | 4:1 | ▼ 78% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 19% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 56 | top 9% | — | — |
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
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 19% 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
4:1
students per teacher
— 78% below state mean
Top 2% in Michigan — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
46.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 56 Top 9% in Michigan — larger than 91% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 4:1 -78% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 64.6% +19% vs state
NCES ID 268014001323
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 46.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Barry Isd Special Education
How many students attend Barry Isd Special Education?
Barry Isd Special Education has 56 students enrolled. It is a other school in HASTINGS, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barry Isd Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Barry Isd Special Education is 4:1, which is 78% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 75% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barry Isd Special Education?
64.6% of students at Barry Isd Special Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barry Isd Special Education?
The largest demographic group at Barry Isd Special Education is White at 91.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in HASTINGS, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barry Isd Special Education?
Barry Isd Special Education has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.