Enrollment
24
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ira, MI
Compass Pointe
Federal NCES profile for Compass Pointe, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260279000922
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Compass Pointe earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Ira · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Compass Pointe has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Compass Pointe ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ira, MI.
School address
District: Anchor Bay School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260279000922 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Compass Pointe compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Compass Pointe
Compass Pointe is a higher-need, small high school in Ira, Michigan, enrolling 24 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24:1 is larger than about 92% of Michigan schools and 37% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.2% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Michigan schools, with 24 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #42, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Anchor Bay School District also operates Anchor Bay High School (1,740 students) and Anchor Bay Middle School North (671 students) alongside Compass Pointe.
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 Compass Pointe compares
Compass Pointe on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 37% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 0% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
79.2%
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.
Funding equity
$12,460
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 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.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anchor Bay School District, which includes Compass Pointe.
$12,460
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.8%
State 59.6%
Federal 7.6%
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 Compass Pointe Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anchor Bay Middle School North | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anchor Bay Middle School South | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Great Oaks Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Compass Pointe's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,740
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~24 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Compass Pointe
How many students attend Compass Pointe?
Compass Pointe has 24 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ira, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Compass Pointe?
The student-teacher ratio at Compass Pointe is 24:1, which is 37% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Compass Pointe?
54.2% of students at Compass Pointe are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Compass Pointe?
Compass Pointe has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Compass Pointe rank among public schools in Ira?
By Resource Investment Index, Compass Pointe ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ira, 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 Ira on the city page.
Is Compass Pointe a good school?
Compass Pointe earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 Anchor Bay School District?
Besides Compass Pointe, Anchor Bay School District also operates Anchor Bay High School (1,740 students), Anchor Bay Middle School North (671 students), and Anchor Bay Middle School South (509 students). See the Anchor Bay School District district page for the complete list.
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