How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Gier Elementary School | Horizon Alternative School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hillsdale, MI | Hillsdale, MI |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 434 | 55 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.4% | 76.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Gier Elementary School | Horizon Alternative School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,463 | $13,463 |
| District | Hillsdale Community Schools | Hillsdale Community Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Gier Elementary School | Horizon Alternative School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.4% | 87.3% |
| African American | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.6% | 9.1% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 3.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Gier Elementary School | Horizon Alternative School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 55:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.3% | 23.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.