- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houghton Lake, MI
Houghton Lake Community Education
Federal NCES profile for Houghton Lake Community Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261860001615
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houghton Lake Community Education earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Houghton Lake · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 3.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Houghton Lake Community Education has class sizes smaller than 99% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houghton Lake Community Education ranks #1 of 3 schools in Houghton Lake, MI.
School address
District: Houghton Lake Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261860001615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Houghton Lake Community Education grew from 95 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 12.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 261860001615 · Houghton Lake, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
103 enr · 3.1:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Collins Elementary School (489 students)
Houghton Lake Community Education grew from 95 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 12.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Houghton Lake Community Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Collins Elemen
Collins Elementary School
489 students
- Houghton Lake
Houghton Lake Jrsr High School
484 students
- This school 103
Houghton Lake Community Education
103 students
What this shows Houghton Lake Community Education reports 103 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houghton Lake Community Education compares
Houghton Lake 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 | 3.1:1 | ▼ 82% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 103 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.1:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
103
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
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
3.1:1
students per teacher
- 82% below state mean
Top 1% in Michigan - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.7%
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
$13,449
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Houghton Lake Community Education is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Houghton Lake Community Schools reports $13,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Houghton Lake Community Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collins Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houghton Lake Jrsr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houghton Lake Community Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~103 students)
Frequently asked questions about Houghton Lake Community Education
How many students attend Houghton Lake Community Education?
Houghton Lake Community Education has 103 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Houghton Lake, MI. CCD year-over-year: 95 (2022-23) → 103 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houghton Lake Community Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Houghton Lake Community Education is 3.1:1, which is 82% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 80% 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 Houghton Lake Community Education?
78.9% of students at Houghton Lake Community Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houghton Lake Community Education?
The largest demographic group at Houghton Lake Community Education is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Houghton Lake, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houghton Lake Community Education?
Houghton Lake Community Education has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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).
How does Houghton Lake Community Education rank among schools in Houghton Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Houghton Lake Community Education ranks #1 of 3 schools in Houghton Lake, 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 Houghton Lake Community Schools?
Besides Houghton Lake Community Education, Houghton Lake Community Schools also operates Collins Elementary School (489 students) and Houghton Lake Jrsr High School (484 students). See the Houghton Lake Community Schools district page for the complete list.