Enrollment
29
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 260450009027
Beecher Alternative Education — Flint, MI
Federal NCES profile for Beecher Alternative Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 16/100.
👥 Class size 16
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: Beecher 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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beecher Alternative Education 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
Beecher Alternative Education reports 29 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% 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 32% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 85.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 58% above the Michigan average and 65% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Beecher Community School District spends $17,842 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.4% from local sources (property taxes), 50.8% from the state, and 36.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Beecher Alternative 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 15% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 58% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 5% | — | — |
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
85.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 58% 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
21:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 86% in Michigan — lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,842
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 29 Top 5% in Michigan — larger than 95% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 21:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 85.7% +58% vs state
NCES ID 260450009027
Student demographics
African American 93.1%
White 6.9%
Largest group: African American at 93.1% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beecher Community School District, which includes Beecher Alternative Education.
$17,842
Per student
+13%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.4%
State 50.8%
Federal 36.8%
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
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
Similar high schools in Flint
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Kearsley High School
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836 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Southwestern Classical Academy
Standard public school
464 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Hamady Community High School
Standard public school
397 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Mott Middle College High School
Standard public school
324 students
Genesee Early College
Standard public school
178 students
Flex High North Flint
Alternative education program
160 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Beecher Alternative Education
How many students attend Beecher Alternative Education?
Beecher Alternative Education has 29 students enrolled. It is a high school in FLINT, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beecher Alternative Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Beecher Alternative Education is 21:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beecher Alternative Education?
85.7% of students at Beecher Alternative Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beecher Alternative Education?
The largest demographic group at Beecher Alternative Education is African American at 93.1%. The school serves a student body in FLINT, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beecher Alternative Education?
Beecher Alternative Education has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.