- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Iron Mountain, MI
Imk Community Education
Federal NCES profile for Imk Community Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261941001227
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imk Community Education earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Iron Mountain · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Imk Community Education has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Imk Community Education ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Iron Mountain, MI.
School address
District: Iron Mountain Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261941001227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Imk Community Education grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (+12.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.8 → 4.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 261941001227 · Iron Mountain, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
99 enr · 19.8:1 · 71.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: North Elementary School (263 students)
Imk Community Education grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (+12.8%). Teacher FTE lost 5.8 → 4.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Imk Community Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Elementa
North Elementary School
263 students
- Iron Mountain
Iron Mountain High School
243 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
109 students
- This school 99
Imk Community Education
99 students
- East Elementar 99
East Elementary School
99 students
What this shows Imk Community Education reports 99 students on the CCD universe file.
How Imk Community Education compares
Imk 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,668
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
African American 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.9, Imk Community Education is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Iron Mountain Public Schools reports $13,668 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Imk Community Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iron Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Imk Community Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~99 students)
Frequently asked questions about Imk Community Education
How many students attend Imk Community Education?
Imk Community Education has 99 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Iron Mountain, MI. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imk Community Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Imk Community Education is 19.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Imk Community Education?
71.3% of students at Imk Community Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imk Community Education?
The largest demographic group at Imk Community Education is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Iron Mountain, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imk Community Education?
Imk Community Education has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Imk Community Education rank among public schools in Iron Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Imk Community Education ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Iron Mountain, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Iron Mountain on the city page.
What other schools are in Iron Mountain Public Schools?
Besides Imk Community Education, Iron Mountain Public Schools also operates North Elementary School (263 students), Iron Mountain High School (243 students), and Central Middle School (109 students). See the Iron Mountain Public Schools district page for the complete list.