Enrollment
199
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260009600600 Charter school
Byron Center Charter School — Byron Center, MI
Federal NCES profile for Byron Center Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 9
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: Byron Center Charter School · 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)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Byron Center Charter School 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
Byron Center Charter School reports 199 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 41% 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 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 39.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 27% below the Michigan average and 24% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 199 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Byron Center Charter School spends $12,188 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 8.4% from local sources (property taxes), 76.6% from the state, and 15.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Byron Center Charter School 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 41% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 27% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 25% | — | — |
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
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 27% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
— 41% below state mean
Top 8% in Michigan — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$12,188
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 199 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 199 Top 25% in Michigan — larger than 75% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 10.7:1 -41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 39.4% -27% vs state
NCES ID 260009600600
Student demographics
White 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 199:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.2%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Byron Center Charter School, which includes Byron Center Charter School.
$12,188
Per student
-23%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 8.4%
State 76.6%
Federal 15.0%
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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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Byron Center Charter School
How many students attend Byron Center Charter School?
Byron Center Charter School has 199 students enrolled. It is a other school in BYRON CENTER, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Center Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron Center Charter School is 10.7:1, which is 41% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 33% 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 Byron Center Charter School?
39.4% of students at Byron Center Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Byron Center Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Byron Center Charter School is White at 80.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in BYRON CENTER, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byron Center Charter School?
Byron Center Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 4 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.