Enrollment
240
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, MI
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 268058008130
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs has class sizes smaller than 98% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs ranks #1 of 5 schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jackson, Michigan, enrolling 240 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4:1, Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs is leaner than roughly 98% of Michigan schools and 77% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 240 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 380 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #39, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Two or More (15%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Jackson's public schools, it stands alongside South Central Michigan Virtual (402 students): Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (4:1 vs 80.4:1).
Jackson Isd also operates Lyle a Torrant Center (191 students) and Youth Home Jackson Isd (22 students) alongside Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs.
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 Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs compares
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4:1 | ▼ 77% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▲ 29% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
4:1
students per teacher
- 77% below state mean
Top 2% in Michigan - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.9%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 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 69.2%
Two or More 14.6%
African American 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
How Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyle a Torrant Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Youth Home Jackson Isd | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 5.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Central Michigan Virtual
Standard public school
402 students 80.4:1 students per teacher
Jackson Preparatory Early College
Standard public school
260 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Northwest Connect
Alternative education program
157 students 39.3:1 students per teacher
Way East Jackson
Alternative education program
16 students
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 (~240 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs
How many students attend Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs?
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs has 240 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Jackson, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs is 4:1, which is 77% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 75% 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 Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs?
70.3% of students at Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs?
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs ranks #1 of 5 schools in Jackson, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
Is Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs a good school?
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of 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 Jackson Isd?
Besides Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs, Jackson Isd also operates Lyle a Torrant Center (191 students) and Youth Home Jackson Isd (22 students). See the Jackson Isd district page for the complete list.
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