- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackson, MI
Jackson Pathways
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Pathways, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261962008833
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Pathways earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Pathways has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Pathways ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
District: Jackson Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261962008833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Jackson Pathways shrank from 110 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (-25.5%).
Teacher FTE added 4.3 → 5.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 261962008833 · Jackson, MI High · SMALL · TRAD
77 enr · 19.3:1 · 80.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson High School (989 students)
Jackson Pathways shrank from 110 students in 2022-23 to 82 in 2023-24 (-25.5%). Teacher FTE added 4.3 → 5.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Jackson Pathways in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson High S
Jackson High School
989 students
- Middle School
Middle School at Parkside
750 students
- South Central
South Central Michigan Virtual
402 students
- Cascades Eleme
Cascades Elementary School
398 students
- Northeast Elem
Northeast Elementary School
396 students
- This school 77
Jackson Pathways
77 students
What this shows Jackson Pathways reports 77 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Pathways compares
Jackson Pathways is a shrinking 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 49% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,875
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.5%
African American 32.5%
Two or More 28.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 32.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Jackson Pathways is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Jackson Public Schools reports $16,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Pathways Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle School at Parkside | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Central Michigan Virtual | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascades Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Pathways's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 80.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high 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 (~77 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Pathways
How many students attend Jackson Pathways?
Jackson Pathways has 77 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackson, MI. CCD year-over-year: 110 (2022-23) → 82 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Pathways?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Pathways is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Pathways?
80.9% of students at Jackson Pathways are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Pathways?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Pathways is African American at 32.5% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Pathways?
Jackson Pathways has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson Pathways rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Pathways ranks #2 of 8 public 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 public schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Public Schools?
Besides Jackson Pathways, Jackson Public Schools also operates Jackson High School (989 students), Middle School at Parkside (750 students), and South Central Michigan Virtual (402 students). See the Jackson Public Schools district page for the complete list.