Enrollment
454
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 268099008061
Early College Alliance — Ypsilanti, MI
Federal NCES profile for Early College Alliance, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Washtenaw Isd · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early College Alliance compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Early College Alliance reports 454 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 38% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 58% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 26.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% below the Michigan average and 48% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 227 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Early College Alliance compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.1:1 | ▲ 38% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 51% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 67% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 51% 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
25.1:1
students per teacher
— 38% above state mean
Top 94% in Michigan — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 227 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 454 Top 67% in Michigan — larger than 33% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 25.1:1 +38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 26.8% -51% vs state
NCES ID 268099008061
Student demographics
White 46.0%
African American 25.3%
Two or More 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 227:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
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- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 5.6:1
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 4.2:1
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Early College Alliance
How many students attend Early College Alliance?
Early College Alliance has 454 students enrolled. It is a high school in YPSILANTI, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College Alliance?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College Alliance is 25.1:1, which is 38% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early College Alliance?
26.8% of students at Early College Alliance are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early College Alliance?
The largest demographic group at Early College Alliance is White at 46.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in YPSILANTI, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early College Alliance?
Early College Alliance has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.