- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jackson, MI
Fourth Street Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Fourth Street Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 261962008688
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fourth Street Learning Center earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 97.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fourth Street Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 97% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fourth Street Learning Center ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
District: Jackson Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261962008688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Fourth Street Learning Center shrank from 42 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE added 5.3 → 5.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 261962008688 · Jackson, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
27 enr · 5.4:1 · 97.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson High School (989 students)
Fourth Street Learning Center shrank from 42 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE added 5.3 → 5.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Fourth Street Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson High S
Jackson High School
989 students
- Middle School
Middle School at Parkside
750 students
- South Central
South Central Michigan Virtual
402 students
- Cascades Eleme
Cascades Elementary School
398 students
- Northeast Elem
Northeast Elementary School
396 students
- This school 27
Fourth Street Learning Center
27 students
What this shows Fourth Street Learning Center reports 27 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fourth Street Learning Center compares
Fourth Street Learning 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 | 5.4:1 | ▼ 69% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.6% | ▲ 80% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.4:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
5.4:1
students per teacher
- 69% below state mean
Top 3% in Michigan - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,875
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 111.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.6%
White 18.5%
Two or More 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Largest group: African American at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Fourth Street Learning Center is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Jackson Public Schools reports $16,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fourth Street Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle School at Parkside | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Central Michigan Virtual | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascades Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fourth Street Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 80.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~27 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fourth Street Learning Center
How many students attend Fourth Street Learning Center?
Fourth Street Learning Center has 27 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jackson, MI. CCD year-over-year: 42 (2022-23) → 36 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fourth Street Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Fourth Street Learning Center is 5.4:1, which is 69% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 66% 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 Fourth Street Learning Center?
97.6% of students at Fourth Street Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fourth Street Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Fourth Street Learning Center is African American at 55.6% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fourth Street Learning Center?
Fourth Street Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Fourth Street Learning Center rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Fourth Street Learning Center ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Jackson, 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 Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Public Schools?
Besides Fourth Street Learning Center, Jackson Public Schools also operates Jackson High School (989 students), Middle School at Parkside (750 students), and South Central Michigan Virtual (402 students). See the Jackson Public Schools district page for the complete list.