Enrollment
204
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Macomb, MI
Glen H Peters School
Federal NCES profile for Glen H Peters School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 268072000617
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen H Peters School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Macomb · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen H Peters School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen H Peters School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Macomb, MI.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-66% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glen H Peters School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glen H Peters School
Glen H Peters School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Macomb, Michigan, enrolling 204 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6:1, Glen H Peters School is leaner than roughly 96% of Michigan schools and 66% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.9% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 204 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 337 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #89.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 81.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Macomb Isd also operates Bozymowski Center (317 students) and Keith Bovenschen School (190 students) alongside Glen H Peters School.
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 Glen H Peters School compares
Glen H Peters School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6:1 | ▼ 66% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 4% in Michigan - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
81.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 77.0%
African American 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Glen H Peters School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How Glen H Peters School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozymowski Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Keith Bovenschen School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lutz School for Work Experience | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neil E Reid High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockwell Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen H Peters School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 4.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 6.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 5.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 5.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~204 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Glen H Peters School
How many students attend Glen H Peters School?
Glen H Peters School has 204 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Macomb, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen H Peters School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen H Peters School is 6:1, which is 66% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 62% 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 Glen H Peters School?
50.9% of students at Glen H Peters School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen H Peters School?
The largest demographic group at Glen H Peters School is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Macomb, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen H Peters School?
Glen H Peters School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glen H Peters School rank among schools in Macomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen H Peters School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Macomb, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Macomb on the city page.
Is Glen H Peters School a good school?
Glen H Peters School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% 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 Macomb Isd?
Besides Glen H Peters School, Macomb Isd also operates Bozymowski Center (317 students), Keith Bovenschen School (190 students), and Lutz School for Work Experience (134 students). See the Macomb Isd district page for the complete list.
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