- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 2.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Paw Paw, MI
Communitybased Transition Center
Federal NCES profile for Communitybased Transition Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 268098507790
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Communitybased Transition Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Paw Paw · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Communitybased Transition Center has class sizes smaller than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Communitybased Transition Center ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Paw Paw, MI.
School address
District: Van Buren Isd · Michigan
NCES ID 268098507790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Communitybased Transition Center held near 45 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 268098507790 · Paw Paw, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
53 enr · 6.6:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Bert Goens Learning Center (70 students)
Communitybased Transition Center held near 45 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Communitybased Transition Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bert Goens Lea
Bert Goens Learning Center
70 students
- This school
Communitybased Transition Center
53 students
- Maple Creek Ed
Maple Creek Education Center
33 students
What this shows Communitybased Transition Center reports 53 students on the CCD universe file.
How Communitybased Transition Center compares
Communitybased Transition Center 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 | 6.6:1 | ▼ 62% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.6:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
53
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.6:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 5% in Michigan - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.8%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Communitybased Transition Center is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Communitybased Transition Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bert Goens Learning Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Creek Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Communitybased Transition Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 3.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~53 students)
Frequently asked questions about Communitybased Transition Center
How many students attend Communitybased Transition Center?
Communitybased Transition Center has 53 students enrolled. It is a high school in Paw Paw, MI. CCD year-over-year: 47 (2022-23) → 45 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Communitybased Transition Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Communitybased Transition Center is 6.6:1, which is 62% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 58% 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 Communitybased Transition Center?
44.7% of students at Communitybased Transition Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Communitybased Transition Center?
The largest demographic group at Communitybased Transition Center is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Paw Paw, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Communitybased Transition Center?
Communitybased Transition Center has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Communitybased Transition Center rank among public schools in Paw Paw?
By Resource Investment Index, Communitybased Transition Center ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Paw Paw, 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 Paw Paw on the city page.
What other schools are in Van Buren Isd?
Besides Communitybased Transition Center, Van Buren Isd also operates Bert Goens Learning Center (70 students) and Maple Creek Education Center (33 students). See the Van Buren Isd district page for the complete list.