Enrollment
22
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Negaunee, MI
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division
Federal NCES profile for Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261953002051
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Negaunee · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 91.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division has class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Negaunee, MI.
School address
District: Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 · Michigan
NCES ID 261953002051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.7%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Negaunee, Michigan, enrolling 22 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 89% of Michigan schools and 26% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 91.7% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Michigan schools, with 22 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 24 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #22, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 also operates Birchview School (233 students) and Ishpeming Middle School (185 students) alongside Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division.
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 Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division compares
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.7% | ▲ 69% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Michigan - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
68.2%
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
$14,475
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 86.4%
African American 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ishpeming Public School District No. 1, which includes Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division.
$14,475
Per student
+7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 51.0%
Federal 18.0%
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 Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchview School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ishpeming Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ishpeming High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~22 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division
How many students attend Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division?
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division has 22 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Negaunee, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division?
The student-teacher ratio at Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division is 22:1, which is 26% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division?
91.7% of students at Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division?
The largest demographic group at Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Negaunee, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division?
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division rank among public schools in Negaunee?
By Resource Investment Index, Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Negaunee, 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 Negaunee on the city page.
Is Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division a good school?
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Michigan. 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 Ishpeming Public School District No. 1?
Besides Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division, Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 also operates Birchview School (233 students), Ishpeming Middle School (185 students), and Ishpeming High School (172 students). See the Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 district page for the complete list.
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