- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 33.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Benton Harbor, MI
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260483007861
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Benton Harbor · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 59:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 94.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center ranks #4 of 5 schools in Benton Harbor, MI.
School address
District: Benton Harbor Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260483007861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center shrank from 86 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (-40.7%).
Teacher FTE added 1.2 → 6.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 260483007861 · Benton Harbor, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
59 enr · 59:1 · 94.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Benton Harbor High School (469 students)
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center shrank from 86 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (-40.7%). Teacher FTE added 1.2 → 6.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor High School
469 students
- Fair Plain Mid
Fair Plain Middle School
240 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
229 students
- Fair Plain Eas 150
Fair Plain East Elementary
150 students
- Discovery Enri 80
Discovery Enrichment Center
80 students
- This school 59
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center
59 students
What this shows Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center reports 59 students on the CCD universe file.
How Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center compares
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center 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 | 59:1 | ▲ 237% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.2% | ▲ 73% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 59 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
59:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
59
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
59:1
students per teacher
- 237% above state mean
Top 99% in Michigan - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$20,390
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.
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.
Student demographics
African American 84.7%
White 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.1%
Largest group: African American at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Benton Harbor Area Schools reports $20,390 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Harbor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fair Plain Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fair Plain East Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Discovery Enrichment Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Benton Harbor
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~59 students)
Frequently asked questions about Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center
How many students attend Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center?
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center has 59 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Benton Harbor, MI. CCD year-over-year: 86 (2022-23) → 51 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center is 59:1, which is 237% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 276% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center?
94.2% of students at Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center is African American at 84.7% of enrollment, in Benton Harbor, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center?
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center rank among schools in Benton Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center ranks #4 of 5 schools in Benton Harbor, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Benton Harbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Benton Harbor Area Schools?
Besides Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center, Benton Harbor Area Schools also operates Benton Harbor High School (469 students), Fair Plain Middle School (240 students), and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary (229 students). See the Benton Harbor Area Schools district page for the complete list.