- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ironwood, MI
Gogebic Co Community Education
Federal NCES profile for Gogebic Co Community Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261947001791
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gogebic Co Community Education earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools.
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 45:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 45
- students enrolled
Gogebic Co Community Education has class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County · Michigan
NCES ID 261947001791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Gogebic Co Community Education grew from 28 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (+32.1%).
Teacher FTE added 1.4 → 2.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 261947001791 · Ironwood, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
45 enr · 45:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Luther L Wright K12 School (770 students)
Gogebic Co Community Education grew from 28 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (+32.1%). Teacher FTE added 1.4 → 2.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Gogebic Co Community Education compares
Gogebic Co Community Education is a growing 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 | 45:1 | ▲ 157% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
45:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
45
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
45:1
students per teacher
- 157% above state mean
Top 98% in Michigan - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
75.6%
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.
Funding equity
$14,547
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat 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 + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Gogebic Co Community Education is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County reports $14,547 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gogebic Co Community Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther L Wright K12 School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gogebic Co Community Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide high 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 (~45 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gogebic Co Community Education
How many students attend Gogebic Co Community Education?
Gogebic Co Community Education has 45 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ironwood, MI. CCD year-over-year: 28 (2022-23) → 37 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gogebic Co Community Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Gogebic Co Community Education is 45:1, which is 157% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 187% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gogebic Co Community Education?
78.6% of students at Gogebic Co Community Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gogebic Co Community Education?
The largest demographic group at Gogebic Co Community Education is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Ironwood, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gogebic Co Community Education?
Gogebic Co Community Education has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County?
Besides Gogebic Co Community Education, Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County also operates Luther L Wright K12 School (770 students). See the Ironwood Area Schools of Gogebic County district page for the complete list.