- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cassopolis, MI
Cassopolis Alternative Ed
Federal NCES profile for Cassopolis Alternative Ed, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260843000809
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 97
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cassopolis Alternative Ed earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cassopolis · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 16
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Cassopolis Alternative Ed ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cassopolis, MI.
School address
District: Cassopolis Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260843000809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Cassopolis Alternative Ed grew from 13 students in 2022-23 to 22 in 2023-24 (+69.2%).
Teacher FTE added 0.8 → 1.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 260843000809 · Cassopolis, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
16 enr · 69.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Sam Adams Elementary School (368 students)
Cassopolis Alternative Ed grew from 13 students in 2022-23 to 22 in 2023-24 (+69.2%). Teacher FTE added 0.8 → 1.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Cassopolis Alternative Ed in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sam Adams Elem
Sam Adams Elementary School
368 students
- Cassopolis Hig
Cassopolis High School
281 students
- Cassopolis Mid
Cassopolis Middle School
188 students
- This school 16
Cassopolis Alternative Ed
16 students
What this shows Cassopolis Alternative Ed reports 16 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cassopolis Alternative Ed compares
Cassopolis Alternative Ed is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 27% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
87.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,972
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 16 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Two or More 37.5%
African American 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Cassopolis Alternative Ed is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Cassopolis Public Schools reports $14,972 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cassopolis Alternative Ed Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Adams Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Cassopolis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Cassopolis Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Cassopolis Alternative Ed's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Cassopolis
1 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.
Frequently asked questions about Cassopolis Alternative Ed
How many students attend Cassopolis Alternative Ed?
Cassopolis Alternative Ed has 16 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cassopolis, MI. CCD year-over-year: 13 (2022-23) → 22 (2023-24), up 9.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cassopolis Alternative Ed?
69.2% of students at Cassopolis Alternative Ed are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cassopolis Alternative Ed?
The largest demographic group at Cassopolis Alternative Ed is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Cassopolis, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cassopolis Alternative Ed?
Cassopolis Alternative Ed has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cassopolis Alternative Ed rank among public schools in Cassopolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Cassopolis Alternative Ed ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cassopolis, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cassopolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Cassopolis Public Schools?
Besides Cassopolis Alternative Ed, Cassopolis Public Schools also operates Sam Adams Elementary School (368 students), Cassopolis High School (281 students), and Cassopolis Middle School (188 students). See the Cassopolis Public Schools district page for the complete list.