- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lapeer, MI
Center for Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Center for Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262118007659
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center for Innovation earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lapeer · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Center for Innovation has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center for Innovation ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lapeer, MI.
School address
District: Lapeer Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262118007659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Center for Innovation grew from 186 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.4 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 262118007659 · Lapeer, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 16.2:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Lapeer High School (1,006 students)
Center for Innovation grew from 186 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 13.4 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Center for Innovation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lapeer High Sc
Lapeer High School
1,006 students
- Zemmer Campus
Zemmer Campus 89
628 students
- Rolland Warner
Rolland Warner Campus 67
610 students
- Ck Schickler E
Ck Schickler Elementary School
457 students
- Elva Lynch Ele 390
Elva Lynch Elementary School
390 students
- This school 210
Center for Innovation
210 students
What this shows Center for Innovation reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center for Innovation compares
Center for Innovation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Michigan - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$13,902
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Center for Innovation is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lapeer Community Schools reports $13,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center for Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lapeer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zemmer Campus 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rolland Warner Campus 67 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ck Schickler Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elva Lynch Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center for Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Lapeer
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 (~210 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center for Innovation
How many students attend Center for Innovation?
Center for Innovation has 210 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lapeer, MI. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center for Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Center for Innovation is 16.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center for Innovation?
56.5% of students at Center for Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center for Innovation?
The largest demographic group at Center for Innovation is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Lapeer, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center for Innovation?
Center for Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Center for Innovation rank among public schools in Lapeer?
By Resource Investment Index, Center for Innovation ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lapeer, 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 Lapeer on the city page.
What other schools are in Lapeer Community Schools?
Besides Center for Innovation, Lapeer Community Schools also operates Lapeer High School (1,006 students), Zemmer Campus 89 (628 students), and Rolland Warner Campus 67 (610 students). See the Lapeer Community Schools district page for the complete list.