Enrollment
99
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Imk Community Education compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Imk Community Education
Imk Community Education is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Iron Mountain, Michigan, enrolling 99 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 99 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 151 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #105.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Iron Mountain Public Schools also operates North Elementary School (263 students) and Iron Mountain High School (243 students) alongside Imk Community Education.
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 Imk Community Education compares
Imk Community Education on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,852
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iron Mountain Public Schools, which includes Imk Community Education.
$11,852
Per student
-12%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 54.1%
Federal 13.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~99 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Imk Community Education a good school?
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. 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 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.
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