- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Caledonia, MI
Duncan Lake Transitions Program
Federal NCES profile for Duncan Lake Transitions Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260762007473
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duncan Lake Transitions Program earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Caledonia · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 3
- students enrolled
Duncan Lake Transitions Program has class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duncan Lake Transitions Program ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Caledonia, MI.
School address
District: Caledonia Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260762007473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Duncan Lake Transitions Program grew from 6 students in 2022-23 to 8 in 2023-24 (+33.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 260762007473 · Caledonia, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
3 enr · 3:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Caledonia High School (1,438 students)
Duncan Lake Transitions Program grew from 6 students in 2022-23 to 8 in 2023-24 (+33.3%). Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Duncan Lake Transitions Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caledonia High
Caledonia High School
1,438 students
- Kraft Meadows
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
703 students
- Duncan Lake Mi
Duncan Lake Middle School
696 students
- Caledonia Elem 378
Caledonia Elementary School
378 students
- Emmons Lake El 377
Emmons Lake Elementary School
377 students
- This school 3
Duncan Lake Transitions Program
3 students
What this shows Duncan Lake Transitions Program reports 3 students on the CCD universe file.
How Duncan Lake Transitions Program compares
Duncan Lake Transitions Program 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 | 3:1 | ▼ 83% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 3 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
3
Bigger than 0% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
3:1
students per teacher
- 83% below state mean
Top 1% in Michigan - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,535
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 66.7%
Two or More 33.3%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Duncan Lake Transitions Program is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Caledonia Community Schools reports $14,535 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Duncan Lake Transitions Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kraft Meadows Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duncan Lake Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caledonia Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emmons Lake Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Duncan Lake Transitions Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~3 students)
Frequently asked questions about Duncan Lake Transitions Program
How many students attend Duncan Lake Transitions Program?
Duncan Lake Transitions Program has 3 students enrolled. It is a high school in Caledonia, MI. CCD year-over-year: 6 (2022-23) → 8 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duncan Lake Transitions Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Duncan Lake Transitions Program is 3:1, which is 83% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 81% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Duncan Lake Transitions Program?
The largest demographic group at Duncan Lake Transitions Program is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Caledonia, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duncan Lake Transitions Program?
Duncan Lake Transitions Program has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Duncan Lake Transitions Program rank among public schools in Caledonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Duncan Lake Transitions Program ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Caledonia, 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 Caledonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Caledonia Community Schools?
Besides Duncan Lake Transitions Program, Caledonia Community Schools also operates Caledonia High School (1,438 students), Kraft Meadows Intermediate School (703 students), and Duncan Lake Middle School (696 students). See the Caledonia Community Schools district page for the complete list.