Enrollment
3
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eastpointe, MI
Eastpointe Alternative Center
Federal NCES profile for Eastpointe Alternative Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261245008832
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastpointe Alternative Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Eastpointe · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 3
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Eastpointe Alternative Center ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eastpointe, MI.
School address
District: Eastpointe Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261245008832 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Eastpointe Alternative Center
Eastpointe Alternative Center is a small combined-grade school in Eastpointe, Michigan, enrolling 3 students.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Michigan schools, with 3 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly African American (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Eastpointe's public schools, it stands alongside Forest Park Elementary School (356 students): Eastpointe Alternative Center is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Eastpointe Community Schools also operates Eastpointe High School (624 students) and Forest Park Elementary School (356 students) alongside Eastpointe Alternative Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eastpointe Alternative Center compares
Eastpointe Alternative Center on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 3 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3
Bigger than 0% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
66.7%
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
$14,332
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 100.0%
Largest group: African American at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Eastpointe Alternative Center is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eastpointe Community Schools, which includes Eastpointe Alternative Center.
$14,332
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 46.5%
Federal 25.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eastpointe Alternative Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastpointe High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Forest Park Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Pleasantview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Eastpointe Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Bellview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Eastpointe Alternative Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Eastpointe
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eastpointe Alternative Center
How many students attend Eastpointe Alternative Center?
Eastpointe Alternative Center has 3 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Eastpointe, MI.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastpointe Alternative Center?
The largest demographic group at Eastpointe Alternative Center is African American at 100.0% of enrollment, in Eastpointe, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastpointe Alternative Center?
Eastpointe Alternative Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 Eastpointe Alternative Center rank among public schools in Eastpointe?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastpointe Alternative Center ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eastpointe, 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 Eastpointe on the city page.
Is Eastpointe Alternative Center a good school?
Eastpointe Alternative Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Eastpointe Community Schools?
Besides Eastpointe Alternative Center, Eastpointe Community Schools also operates Eastpointe High School (624 students), Forest Park Elementary School (356 students), and Pleasantview Elementary School (311 students). See the Eastpointe Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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