Other / mixed grade configuration · Ludington, MI
Developmental Classroomswsesd
Federal NCES profile for Developmental Classroomswsesd, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
The verdict
Developmental Classroomswsesd earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ludington · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Developmental Classroomswsesd has class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Developmental Classroomswsesd ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ludington, MI.
School address
NCES ID 268075501385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Developmental Classroomswsesd grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 268075501385 · Ludington, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
117 enr · 11.7:1 · 74.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Ivalee Elementary School (200 students)
Developmental Classroomswsesd grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Developmental Classroomswsesd compares
Developmental Classroomswsesd 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 37% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Developmental Classroomswsesd is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
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.
Similar enrollment (~117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Developmental Classroomswsesd
How many students attend Developmental Classroomswsesd?
Developmental Classroomswsesd has 117 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Ludington, MI. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 103 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Developmental Classroomswsesd?
The student-teacher ratio at Developmental Classroomswsesd is 11.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% 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 Developmental Classroomswsesd?
74.5% of students at Developmental Classroomswsesd are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Developmental Classroomswsesd?
The largest demographic group at Developmental Classroomswsesd is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Ludington, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Developmental Classroomswsesd?
Developmental Classroomswsesd has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Developmental Classroomswsesd rank among public schools in Ludington?
By Resource Investment Index, Developmental Classroomswsesd ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ludington, 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 Ludington on the city page.
What other schools are in West Shore Educational Service District?
None reported; West Shore Educational Service District operates only Developmental Classroomswsesd as a public school district in NCES's records.