- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Edwardsburg, MI
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261299008956
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Edwardsburg · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 46:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Edwardsburg, MI.
School address
District: Edwardsburg Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261299008956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center held near 65 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 1.8 → 2.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 261299008956 · Edwardsburg, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
46 enr · 46:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Edwardsburg High School (773 students)
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center held near 65 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 1.8 → 2.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edwardsburg Hi
Edwardsburg High School
773 students
- Edwardsburg Mi
Edwardsburg Middle School
612 students
- Eagle Lake Ele
Eagle Lake Elementary School
385 students
- Edwardsburg In
Edwardsburg Intermediate School
361 students
- Edwardsburg Pr
Edwardsburg Primary School
342 students
- This school 46
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center
46 students
What this shows Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center reports 46 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center compares
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 46:1 | ▲ 163% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
46:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
46:1
students per teacher
- 163% above state mean
Top 98% in Michigan - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Edwardsburg Public Schools reports $11,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwardsburg Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Lake Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwardsburg Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwardsburg Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~46 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center
How many students attend Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center?
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center has 46 students enrolled. It is a high school in Edwardsburg, MI. CCD year-over-year: 68 (2022-23) → 65 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center is 46:1, which is 163% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 193% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center?
57.4% of students at Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Edwardsburg, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center?
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center rank among public schools in Edwardsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Edwardsburg, 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 Edwardsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Edwardsburg Public Schools?
Besides Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center, Edwardsburg Public Schools also operates Edwardsburg High School (773 students), Edwardsburg Middle School (612 students), and Eagle Lake Elementary School (385 students). See the Edwardsburg Public Schools district page for the complete list.