- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Davison, MI
Davison Alternative Education
Federal NCES profile for Davison Alternative Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261143000135
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davison Alternative Education earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Davison · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Davison Alternative Education has class sizes smaller than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davison Alternative Education ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Davison, MI.
School address
District: Davison Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261143000135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Davison Alternative Education grew from 131 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 261143000135 · Davison, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 7.4:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Davison High School (1,623 students)
Davison Alternative Education grew from 131 students in 2022-23 to 140 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Davison Alternative Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davison High S
Davison High School
1,623 students
- Davison Middle
Davison Middle School
816 students
- Hahn Intermedi
Hahn Intermediate School
812 students
- Central Elemen 581
Central Elementary School
581 students
- Gates Elementa 506
Gates Elementary School
506 students
- This school 140
Davison Alternative Education
140 students
What this shows Davison Alternative Education reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davison Alternative Education compares
Davison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.4:1 | ▼ 58% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 10% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 58% below state mean
Top 6% in Michigan - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,316
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 140 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Davison Alternative Education is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Davison Community Schools reports $13,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Davison Alternative Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Davison Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hahn Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gates Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davison Alternative Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide high 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.
Similar enrollment (~140 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Davison Alternative Education
How many students attend Davison Alternative Education?
Davison Alternative Education has 140 students enrolled. It is a high school in Davison, MI. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davison Alternative Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Davison Alternative Education is 7.4:1, which is 58% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 53% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davison Alternative Education?
59.5% of students at Davison Alternative Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davison Alternative Education?
The largest demographic group at Davison Alternative Education is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Davison, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davison Alternative Education?
Davison Alternative Education has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Davison Alternative Education rank among public schools in Davison?
By Resource Investment Index, Davison Alternative Education ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Davison, 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 Davison on the city page.
What other schools are in Davison Community Schools?
Besides Davison Alternative Education, Davison Community Schools also operates Davison High School (1,623 students), Davison Middle School (816 students), and Hahn Intermediate School (812 students). See the Davison Community Schools district page for the complete list.