Enrollment
31
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 261545008314
Galesburgaugusta Alternative Education — Galesburg, MI
Federal NCES profile for Galesburgaugusta Alternative Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Galesburgaugusta Alternative Education reports 31 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools spends $17,851 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.2% from local sources (property taxes), 54.6% from the state, and 13.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Galesburgaugusta Alternative Education compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 31 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$17,851
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 31 Top 5% in Michigan — larger than 95% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 261545008314
Student demographics
White 71.0%
African American 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools, which includes Galesburgaugusta Alternative Education.
$17,851
Per student
+13%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 54.6%
Federal 13.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Galesburgaugusta Alternative Education
How many students attend Galesburgaugusta Alternative Education?
Galesburgaugusta Alternative Education has 31 students enrolled. It is a high school in Galesburg, MI.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galesburgaugusta Alternative Education?
The largest demographic group at Galesburgaugusta Alternative Education is White at 71.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Galesburg, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galesburgaugusta Alternative Education?
Galesburgaugusta Alternative Education has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.