- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harrison, MI
Harrison Alternative Education
Federal NCES profile for Harrison Alternative Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261782000105
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison Alternative Education earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Harrison · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 42:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison Alternative Education has class sizes larger than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Alternative Education ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Harrison, MI.
School address
District: Harrison Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261782000105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Harrison Alternative Education grew from 31 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (+19.4%).
Teacher FTE added 1.8 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 261782000105 · Harrison, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
42 enr · 42:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Robert M Larson Elementary School (582 students)
Harrison Alternative Education grew from 31 students in 2022-23 to 37 in 2023-24 (+19.4%). Teacher FTE added 1.8 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Harrison Alternative Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robert M Larso
Robert M Larson Elementary School
582 students
- Harrison Commu
Harrison Community High School
281 students
- Harrison Middl
Harrison Middle School
279 students
- This school 42
Harrison Alternative Education
42 students
What this shows Harrison Alternative Education reports 42 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrison Alternative Education compares
Harrison Alternative 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 | 42:1 | ▲ 140% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 60% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
42:1
students per teacher
- 140% 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
69.0%
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
$16,375
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 42 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Harrison Alternative Education is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Harrison Community Schools reports $16,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harrison Alternative Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert M Larson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrison Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrison Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison Alternative Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~42 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrison Alternative Education
How many students attend Harrison Alternative Education?
Harrison Alternative Education has 42 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Harrison, MI. CCD year-over-year: 31 (2022-23) → 37 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Alternative Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Alternative Education is 42:1, which is 140% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 168% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrison Alternative Education?
87.1% of students at Harrison Alternative Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison Alternative Education?
The largest demographic group at Harrison Alternative Education is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Harrison, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison Alternative Education?
Harrison Alternative Education has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Harrison Alternative Education rank among public schools in Harrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Alternative Education ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Harrison, 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 Harrison Community Schools?
Besides Harrison Alternative Education, Harrison Community Schools also operates Robert M Larson Elementary School (582 students), Harrison Community High School (281 students), and Harrison Middle School (279 students). See the Harrison Community Schools district page for the complete list.