- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Freeland, MI
Freeland Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Freeland Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261506000984
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freeland Learning Center earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Freeland · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Freeland Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freeland Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Freeland, MI.
School address
District: Freeland Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261506000984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Freeland Learning Center held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 261506000984 · Freeland, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 14.8:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School (897 students)
Freeland Learning Center held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Freeland Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freeland Middl
Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School
897 students
- Freeland Eleme
Freeland Elementary School
755 students
- This school 295
Freeland Learning Center
295 students
What this shows Freeland Learning Center reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freeland Learning Center compares
Freeland 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 66% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Michigan - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,426
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Freeland Learning Center is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Freeland Community School District reports $11,426 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Freeland Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freeland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freeland Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other 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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freeland Learning Center
How many students attend Freeland Learning Center?
Freeland Learning Center has 295 students enrolled. It is a public school in Freeland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeland Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Freeland Learning Center is 14.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 Freeland Learning Center?
18.7% of students at Freeland Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freeland Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Freeland Learning Center is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Freeland, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freeland Learning Center?
Freeland Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Freeland Learning Center rank among public schools in Freeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Freeland Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Freeland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Freeland Community School District?
Besides Freeland Learning Center, Freeland Community School District also operates Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School (897 students) and Freeland Elementary School (755 students). See the Freeland Community School District district page for the complete list.