- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dexter, MI
Dexter Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Dexter Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261203008790
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dexter Alternative School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Dexter · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dexter Alternative School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dexter Alternative School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Dexter, MI.
School address
District: Dexter Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261203008790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Dexter Alternative School grew from 16 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE held 1.9 → 1.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 261203008790 · Dexter, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
13 enr · 13:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Dexter High School (1,053 students)
Dexter Alternative School grew from 16 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE held 1.9 → 1.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Dexter Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dexter High Sc
Dexter High School
1,053 students
- Dexter Early E
Dexter Early Elementary Complex
734 students
- Mill Creek Mid
Mill Creek Middle School
525 students
- Wylie Elementa
Wylie Elementary School
486 students
- Creekside Inte
Creekside Intermediate School
479 students
- This school 13
Dexter Alternative School
13 students
What this shows Dexter Alternative School reports 13 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dexter Alternative School compares
Dexter Alternative School 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
13
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Michigan - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.5%
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
$16,827
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Dexter Alternative School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Dexter Community School District reports $16,827 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dexter Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dexter Early Elementary Complex | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wylie Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dexter Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~13 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dexter Alternative School
How many students attend Dexter Alternative School?
Dexter Alternative School has 13 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Dexter, MI. CCD year-over-year: 16 (2022-23) → 18 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dexter Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dexter Alternative School is 13:1, which is 26% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% 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 Dexter Alternative School?
31.3% of students at Dexter Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dexter Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Dexter Alternative School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Dexter, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dexter Alternative School?
Dexter Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Dexter Alternative School rank among public schools in Dexter?
By Resource Investment Index, Dexter Alternative School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Dexter, 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 Dexter on the city page.
What other schools are in Dexter Community School District?
Besides Dexter Alternative School, Dexter Community School District also operates Dexter High School (1,053 students), Dexter Early Elementary Complex (734 students), and Mill Creek Middle School (525 students). See the Dexter Community School District district page for the complete list.