How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hughes Elementary School | Michigan Youth Challenge Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MARSHALL, MI | Battle Creek, MI |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 261 | 119 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.9:1 | 18.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.7% | 49.1% |
| 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 | Hughes Elementary School | Michigan Youth Challenge Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,914 | $14,914 |
| District | Marshall Public Schools | Marshall Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hughes Elementary School | Michigan Youth Challenge Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.8% | 62.2% |
| African American | 2.7% | 17.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% | 10.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.4% | 8.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hughes Elementary School | Michigan Youth Challenge Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 261:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.9% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 0 |
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.