- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Constantine Alternative Education grew from 80 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 0.9 → 1.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 261075007891 · Constantine, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
104 enr · 68.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Constantine High School (348 students)
Constantine Alternative Education grew from 80 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 0.9 → 1.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Constantine Alternative Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Constantine Hi
Constantine High School
348 students
- Constantine Mi
Constantine Middle School
309 students
- Riverside Elem
Riverside Elementary School
256 students
- Eastside Eleme
Eastside Elementary School
230 students
- This school 104
Constantine Alternative Education
104 students
What this shows Constantine Alternative Education reports 104 students on the CCD universe file.
How Constantine Alternative Education compares
Constantine Alternative Education is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,326
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Constantine Public School District reports $13,326 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 80 (2022-23) → 84 (2023-24), up 4.
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: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.