Enrollment
295
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Freeland Learning Center compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Freeland Learning Center
Freeland Learning Center is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Freeland, Michigan, enrolling 295 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.7% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Michigan average.
With 295 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 230 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #142.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 590 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Freeland Community School District spends $10,403 per pupil, 23% below the Michigan average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Freeland Community School District also operates Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School (897 students) and Freeland Elementary School (755 students) alongside Freeland Learning 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 Freeland Learning Center compares
Freeland Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,403
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Freeland Community School District, which includes Freeland Learning Center.
$10,403
Per student
-23%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 72.4%
Federal 8.9%
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 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
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~295 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Freeland on the city page.
Is Freeland Learning Center a good school?
Freeland Learning Center earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. 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 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.
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