- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 33.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Benton Harbor, MI
Discovery Enrichment Center
Federal NCES profile for Discovery Enrichment Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260483007874
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery Enrichment Center earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Benton Harbor · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 93.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery Enrichment Center has class sizes smaller than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Enrichment Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Benton Harbor, MI.
School address
District: Benton Harbor Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260483007874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Discovery Enrichment Center shrank from 99 students in 2022-23 to 86 in 2023-24 (-13.1%).
Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 260483007874 · Benton Harbor, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
80 enr · 8:1 · 93.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Benton Harbor High School (469 students)
Discovery Enrichment Center shrank from 99 students in 2022-23 to 86 in 2023-24 (-13.1%). Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Discovery Enrichment Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor High School
469 students
- Fair Plain Mid
Fair Plain Middle School
240 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
229 students
- Fair Plain Eas 150
Fair Plain East Elementary
150 students
- This school 80
Discovery Enrichment Center
80 students
- Career and Alt 59
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center
59 students
What this shows Discovery Enrichment Center reports 80 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery Enrichment Center compares
Discovery Enrichment Center is a shrinking 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 54% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.9% | ▲ 73% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 80 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
80
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 54% 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
$20,390
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 98.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 98.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.4, Discovery Enrichment Center is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Benton Harbor Area Schools reports $20,390 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Discovery Enrichment Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Harbor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fair Plain Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fair Plain East Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery Enrichment Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 59:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~80 students)
Frequently asked questions about Discovery Enrichment Center
How many students attend Discovery Enrichment Center?
Discovery Enrichment Center has 80 students enrolled. It is a public school in Benton Harbor, MI. CCD year-over-year: 99 (2022-23) → 86 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Enrichment Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Enrichment Center is 8:1, which is 54% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 49% 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 Discovery Enrichment Center?
93.9% of students at Discovery Enrichment Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery Enrichment Center?
The largest demographic group at Discovery Enrichment Center is African American at 98.8% of enrollment, in Benton Harbor, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery Enrichment Center?
Discovery Enrichment Center has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Discovery Enrichment Center rank among public schools in Benton Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Enrichment Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Benton Harbor, 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 Benton Harbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Benton Harbor Area Schools?
Besides Discovery Enrichment Center, Benton Harbor Area Schools also operates Benton Harbor High School (469 students), Fair Plain Middle School (240 students), and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary (229 students). See the Benton Harbor Area Schools district page for the complete list.