- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260915008784
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education held near 30 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 2.1 → 2.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 260915008784 · Chesaning, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · 9.5:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Chesaning Middle School (584 students)
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education held near 30 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 2.1 → 2.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chesaning Midd
Chesaning Middle School
584 students
- Big Rock Eleme
Big Rock Elementary School
393 students
- Chesaning Unio
Chesaning Union High School
381 students
- This school 19
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education
19 students
What this shows Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education compares
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,259
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Chesaning Union Schools reports $13,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~19 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 30 (2022-23) → 30 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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 46/100 (typical 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 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.
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.