Enrollment
104
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Constantine, MI
Constantine Alternative Education
Federal NCES profile for Constantine Alternative Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261075007891
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Constantine Alternative Education earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Constantine · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 104
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Constantine Alternative Education ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Constantine, MI.
School address
District: Constantine Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261075007891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+27% vs state
What stands out at Constantine Alternative Education
Constantine Alternative Education is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Constantine, Michigan, enrolling 104 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 104 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 152 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 104 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 99.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Constantine Public School District also operates Constantine High School (348 students) and Constantine Middle School (309 students) alongside Constantine Alternative Education.
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 Constantine Alternative Education compares
Constantine Alternative Education on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 27% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 104 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
104
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
99.0%
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
$11,894
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 104 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Constantine Alternative Education is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Constantine Public School District, which includes Constantine Alternative Education.
$11,894
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 62.3%
Federal 13.0%
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 Constantine Alternative Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constantine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Constantine Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Riverside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Eastside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Constantine Alternative Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Constantine Alternative Education
How many students attend Constantine Alternative Education?
Constantine Alternative Education has 104 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Constantine, MI.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Constantine Alternative Education?
68.8% of students at Constantine Alternative Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Constantine Alternative Education?
The largest demographic group at Constantine Alternative Education is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Constantine, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Constantine Alternative Education?
Constantine Alternative Education has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Constantine Alternative Education rank among public schools in Constantine?
By Resource Investment Index, Constantine Alternative Education ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Constantine, 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 Constantine on the city page.
Is Constantine Alternative Education a good school?
Constantine Alternative Education earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Constantine Public School District?
Besides Constantine Alternative Education, Constantine Public School District also operates Constantine High School (348 students), Constantine Middle School (309 students), and Riverside Elementary School (256 students). See the Constantine Public School District district page for the complete list.
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