Enrollment
19
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chesaning, MI
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education
Federal NCES profile for Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260915008784
👥 S:T ratio 62
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Chesaning · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education has class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Chesaning, MI.
School address
District: Chesaning Union Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260915008784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education is a higher-need, small high school in Chesaning, Michigan, enrolling 19 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.5:1, Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education is leaner than roughly 92% of Michigan schools and 46% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Michigan schools, with 19 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 47 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and African American (5%) (diversity index 37/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Discipline events run high: 6 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 19 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Chesaning Union Schools also operates Chesaning Middle School (584 students) and Big Rock Elementary School (393 students) alongside Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education compares
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 46% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 29% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 8% in Michigan - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,055
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
African American 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chesaning Union Schools, which includes Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education.
$12,055
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 65.1%
Federal 11.5%
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.
How Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesaning Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Rock Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chesaning Union High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~19 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education
How many students attend Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education?
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education has 19 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chesaning, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education is 9.5:1, which is 46% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 39% lower 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 Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education?
70.0% of students at Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education?
The largest demographic group at Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Chesaning, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education?
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education rank among public schools in Chesaning?
By Resource Investment Index, Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Chesaning, 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 Chesaning on the city page.
Is Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education a good school?
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chesaning Union Schools?
Besides Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education, Chesaning Union Schools also operates Chesaning Middle School (584 students), Big Rock Elementary School (393 students), and Chesaning Union High School (381 students). See the Chesaning Union Schools district page for the complete list.
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