- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Flint, MI
Beecher Alternative Education
Federal NCES profile for Beecher Alternative Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260450009027
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beecher Alternative Education earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #8 of 8
- high schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 85.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Beecher Alternative Education has class sizes larger than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beecher Alternative Education ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Flint, MI.
School address
District: Beecher Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260450009027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Beecher Alternative Education shrank from 21 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (-42.9%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 260450009027 · Flint, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 29:1 · 85.7% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Dailey Elementary School (328 students)
Beecher Alternative Education shrank from 21 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (-42.9%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Beecher Alternative Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dailey Element
Dailey Elementary School
328 students
- Beecher High S
Beecher High School
185 students
- This school 29
Beecher Alternative Education
29 students
What this shows Beecher Alternative Education reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beecher Alternative Education compares
Beecher Alternative Education is a shrinking 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 | 29:1 | ▲ 66% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 58% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
29:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 96% in Michigan - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$19,578
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Student demographics
African American 93.1%
White 6.9%
Largest group: African American at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Beecher Alternative Education is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
District finance for Beecher Community School District reports $19,578 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beecher Alternative Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dailey Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beecher High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beecher Alternative Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Flint
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~29 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 21 (2022-23) → 12 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beecher Alternative Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Beecher Alternative Education is 29:1, which is 66% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Flint, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beecher Alternative Education?
Beecher Alternative Education has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Beecher Alternative Education rank among high schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, Beecher Alternative Education ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Flint, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Flint on the city page.
What other schools are in Beecher Community School District?
Besides Beecher Alternative Education, Beecher Community School District also operates Dailey Elementary School (328 students) and Beecher High School (185 students). See the Beecher Community School District district page for the complete list.